Multilevel analysis of late antenatal care booking and its predictors among pregnant women in extremely high and very high maternal mortality sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from recent demographic and health surveys data

Abstract Background Late booking of antenatal care is a major contributing factor to the high rate of maternal deaths. Despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation for pregnant women to begin their first antenatal care visit within 12 weeks of gestation, delays in initiating antenatal care...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Getachew Teshale, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Endalkachew Dellie, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Asebe Hagos, Nigusu Worku, Melak Jejaw
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Antenatal care Late booking Multilevel analysis DHS SSA Predictor factors
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07789-5