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Antenatal care service readiness and associated factors in health facilities across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal: a comparative analysis

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Comparative analysis reports antenatal care readiness in three countries, indicating varied influencing factors.

The study aims to assess and compare antenatal care service readiness and associated factors across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Secondary analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional health facility survey data.
Utilized ANC readiness indicators from three health facility surveys conducted between 2017-2021.
Employed negative binomial regression models with adjustments for complex survey design.
Mean ANC readiness scores: Afghanistan 11.90 (±3.81), Nepal 11.46 (±2.50), Bangladesh 9.87 (±2.97).
Higher readiness correlated with availability of ANC providers and basic amenities across all countries.
In Bangladesh and Nepal, fixed user fees improved readiness (IRR = 1.07), while Afghanistan showed lower readiness in public facilities (IRR = 0.56) but increased with government funding (IRR = 1.35).

Islam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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