Engagement With Antenatal Care: Analysis of Routinely Collected Data at Two Hospitals Implementing Group Pregnancy Care for Women of Refugee Background
Cross-sectional study analyzes antenatal care quality in refugee background women, suggesting enhanced access and engagement through group care.
Key Points
This analysis aims to evaluate the antenatal care quality among women of refugee background participating in Group Pregnancy Care (GPC) and their sociodemographic characteristics.
Cross-sectional study of routinely collected perinatal data at two hospitals.
Statistical analyses using Chi-squared tests, linear regression, and logistic regression.
Evaluation of 28,898 women giving birth, focusing on 225 GPC participants.
81.3% of GPC participants had their first antenatal visit before 14 weeks gestation.
84.4% attended the recommended number of antenatal visits.
Refugee background women had 2 to 4 times higher odds of meeting antenatal guidelines compared to those in usual care.