Introduction: To inform maternal health improvements,
the purpose of this study was to identify the socioeconomic
factors affecting access to basic antenatal care (ANC).
Methods: 1,360 women (aged 15-49 years) from the
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey were classified
according to the frequency of ANC and the health
assessments completed.
Results: Low education was the strongest determinant for
refusal to use ANC (OR: 9.2-39.3; p < .01) and frequency
of use below the three recommended visits (OR: 6.9-39.3;
p < .01). In terms of quality of care, low income (OR:
5.6-25.6; p < .01) and living in the Northern Midland and
Mountain area (OR: 5.9-8.1; p < .01) were associated with
incomplete care.
Conclusions: Different approaches are needed for each
group, including measures such as improving health literacy
and advocating for better services in low-income regions.