Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review
Abstract Background Maternal and child health remains a global priority, with antenatal care (ANC) recognized as essential for ensuring positive pregnancy outcomes. Despite significant improvements, in low- and middle-income countries, ANC service utilization remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This...
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| description | Abstract Background Maternal and child health remains a global priority, with antenatal care (ANC) recognized as essential for ensuring positive pregnancy outcomes. Despite significant improvements, in low- and middle-income countries, ANC service utilization remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper contributes to the understanding of the evolution and determinants of ANC service utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda. Methods This review focused on studies published between 2010 and 2024 and examined the factors associated with ANC utilization in Rwanda. Two reviewers independently performed screening of the abstracts and full texts and conducted data extraction and synthesis. The aggregated odds ratios for various factors associated with ANC service utilization were presented in forest plots, created using GraphPad Prism version 10. Results The review included 11 studies and 1 report on ANC service utilization in Rwanda. By 2019–2020, 47% of women had received ANC in the first trimester, and 59% had four or more visits. Higher education levels, better wealth status, health insurance coverage, and small household size are associated with adequate ANC service utilization. Conversely, a significant distance from health facilities and unwanted pregnancies were associated with lower odds of adequate ANC utilization. Delayed ANC was more likely among women with higher parity, those who lacked social support, and those with no or only primary education. Conclusion Rwanda has made considerable strides in improving ANC services. Addressing barriers such as distance to healthcare facilities, education, and economic disparities is crucial for enhancing maternal and child health outcomes. This review underscores the need for targeted interventions to achieve the World Health Organization recommendations of 8 antenatal care visits and sustainable development goals related to maternal and child health in Rwanda. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cb934bb52cc04ff0a7d7a570ff21969c2025-08-20T02:40:14ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632024-12-012411810.1186/s12913-024-12038-0Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping reviewEmile Twagirumukiza0Valens Bubanje1Revocathe Girimpundu2Emile Sebera3Mount Kenya UniversityMount Kenya UniversityMount Kenya UniversityMount Kenya UniversityAbstract Background Maternal and child health remains a global priority, with antenatal care (ANC) recognized as essential for ensuring positive pregnancy outcomes. Despite significant improvements, in low- and middle-income countries, ANC service utilization remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper contributes to the understanding of the evolution and determinants of ANC service utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda. Methods This review focused on studies published between 2010 and 2024 and examined the factors associated with ANC utilization in Rwanda. Two reviewers independently performed screening of the abstracts and full texts and conducted data extraction and synthesis. The aggregated odds ratios for various factors associated with ANC service utilization were presented in forest plots, created using GraphPad Prism version 10. Results The review included 11 studies and 1 report on ANC service utilization in Rwanda. By 2019–2020, 47% of women had received ANC in the first trimester, and 59% had four or more visits. Higher education levels, better wealth status, health insurance coverage, and small household size are associated with adequate ANC service utilization. Conversely, a significant distance from health facilities and unwanted pregnancies were associated with lower odds of adequate ANC utilization. Delayed ANC was more likely among women with higher parity, those who lacked social support, and those with no or only primary education. Conclusion Rwanda has made considerable strides in improving ANC services. Addressing barriers such as distance to healthcare facilities, education, and economic disparities is crucial for enhancing maternal and child health outcomes. This review underscores the need for targeted interventions to achieve the World Health Organization recommendations of 8 antenatal care visits and sustainable development goals related to maternal and child health in Rwanda.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12038-0EvolutionDeterminantsAntenatal CareWomenReproductive AgeRwanda |
| spellingShingle | Emile Twagirumukiza Valens Bubanje Revocathe Girimpundu Emile Sebera Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review BMC Health Services Research Evolution Determinants Antenatal Care Women Reproductive Age Rwanda |
| title | Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review |
| title_full | Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review |
| title_short | Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review |
| title_sort | evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in rwanda a scoping review |
| topic | Evolution Determinants Antenatal Care Women Reproductive Age Rwanda |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12038-0 |
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