Cross-sectional analysis reveals socioeconomic influences on antenatal care adequacy in Bangladesh, highlighting policy needs.
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the adequacy of antenatal care services in Bangladesh and identify socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing this adequacy.
Utilized data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS)
Employed ordinal logistic regression for data analysis
Examined associations between ANC adequacy and various socioeconomic and demographic factors.
Wealthier women and those with educated partners receive more adequate ANC
Higher education levels correlate with better ANC access
Urban residents are more likely to achieve adequate ANC
Exposure to mass media positively influences ANC adequacy