Timing of first antenatal care initiation and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Key Points

• Early initiation of antenatal care significantly affects health outcomes for mothers and infants.
• Key metrics indicate that women who begin care earlier have better health indicators.
• Assessment using surveys conducted in antenatal clinics throughout Hargeisa provides valuable insights.
• Improved health care access may lead to better maternal-infant health outcomes, highlighting potential policy changes.