Rishabh Gupta
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS),
Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088
India
Research Article
Frequency and Timing of Antenatal Care Visits and Its Impact on Neonatal Mortality in EAG States of India
Author(s): Rishabh Gupta and Bedanga TalukdarRishabh Gupta and Bedanga Talukdar
The study aims to examine the association between frequency of antenatal care visits and neonatal mortality in EAG states and to explore the relationship between the timing of first antenatal care visit in the trimester and neonatal mortality in EAG states of India. The study uses data from the third round of National Family Health Survey NFHS-3. The timing of the first antenatal visit and the relative number of ANC visits received by the women is studied separately. Logistic regression is applied to find an association between continuity, the timing of ANC received and neonatal birth outcome. Results explain significant association between mothers receiving ANC 4-9 visits had experienced a lower risk of neonatal mortality. Mothers who received antenatal care visit from the first trimester experienced lest pregnancy outcomes and neonatal deaths. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0897.1000263