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Antenatal care, attitudes, and practices

M H Baldo1, Y Y al-Mazrou, M K Farag

  • 1Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|January 1, 1995
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Saudi Arabian antenatal care utilization is high at 86%, with most women attending governmental facilities. Health education is recommended to further increase attendance, especially among those who believe antenatal care is unnecessary.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal Health
  • Healthcare Utilization

Background:

  • Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for maternal and child well-being.
  • Understanding current ANC practices in Saudi Arabia is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess antenatal care attitudes and practices in Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify factors influencing ANC attendance and non-attendance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the 1991 Maternal and Child Health Survey data.
  • Inclusion of 6294 ever-married Saudi women (15-49 years), with 1050 pregnant.
  • Data collected via interview questionnaire on ANC for current pregnancies and recent births.

Main Results:

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  • 86% of pregnant women attended antenatal care.
  • 85% saw a physician, and 88% used governmental facilities.
  • 30% of non-attenders believed ANC was unnecessary, highlighting a knowledge gap.

    • Conclusions:

    • While ANC utilization is high, further increases are needed.
    • Health education and publicity emphasizing the role of couples can improve ANC attendance.
    • Addressing misconceptions about the necessity of ANC is vital.