Components of antenatal care received by women in fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda; a cross sectional survey

• Main Authors: Ssetaala, Ali, Nabawanuka, Joan, Matovu, Gideon, Nusula Nakiragga, Namugga, Judith, Phiona Nalubega, Kaluuma, Henry Lutalo, Kundai Chinyenze, Perehudoff, Katrina, Michielsen, Kristien, Bagaya, Bernard, Price, Matt, Kiwanuka, Noah, Degomme, Olivier
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: figshare 2020
• Subjects: Cell Biology; Neuroscience; Biotechnology; Ecology; FOS Biological sciences; Science Policy; 110309 Infectious Diseases; FOS Health sciences; Cardiology; Victoria Island
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5137445.v1; https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Components_of_antenatal_care_received_by_women_in_fishing_communities_on_Lake_Victoria_Uganda_a_cross_sectional_survey/5137445/1

Abstract Background Uganda has one of the highest maternal deaths at a ratio of 336 per 100,000 live births. As Uganda strives to achieve sustainable development goals, appropriate antenatal care is key to reduction of maternal mortality. We explored women’s reported receipt of seven of the Uganda guidelines components of antenatal care, and associated factors in hard to reach Lake Victoria island fishing communities of Kalangala district. Methods A cross sectional survey among 486 consenting women aged 15–49 years, who were pregnant at any time in the past 6 months was conducted in 6 island fishing communities of Kalangala district, Uganda, during January–May 2018. Interviewer administered questionnaires, were used to collect data on socio-demographics and receipt of seven of the Uganda guidelines components of antenatal care. Regression modeling was used to determine factors associated with receipt of all seven components. Results Over three fifths (65.0%) had at least one ANC visit during current or most recent pregnancy. Fewer than a quarter of women who reported attending care at least four times received all seven ANC components [(23.6%), P