Incomplete antenatal care despite high coverage: geographic and sociocultural barriers in Lao PDR

Incomplete antenatal care despite high coverage: geographic and sociocultural barriers in Lao PDR

BackgroundDespite progress in maternal health in Lao PDR, timely access and the completeness of antenatal care (ANC) services remain uneven, particularly in remote provinces with high maternal mortality. Understanding the patterns of ANC utilization and barriers to receiving adequate care is essenti...

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Main Authors: Hyunkyong Kim, Hyejung Han, Khammany Phommachan, Yong Sook Yang, Sung Hye Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
maternal mortality
antenatal care
barriers
equity
Lao PDR
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1625379/full
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