Maurice B Silal
Department of Public Health (Global Health), Mount Kigali University, Rwanda
Publications
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Research Article
Factor Contributing to Late Uptake of First Focused Antenatal Services to Prevent Control Obstetrics Complications among Pregnant Female of Reproductive Age Visiting Murunda Hospital
Author(s): UWUMUREMYI Viateu, ERIC NSENGIMAN and Maurice B Silal*
Late utilization of the first Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) services remains a major public health concern globally and in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to preventable maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. In Rwanda, despite improvements in maternal health indicators, limited evidence exists regarding factors contributing to delayed initiation of antenatal carein Rutsiro District, particularly at Murunda District Hospita information remain undocumented. Thus timely need to study factors contributing to late utilization of first antenatal care services among pregnant women of reproductive age attending murunda district hospital. Specifically determine accessibility to the health facility, community participation, socio-economic factors, and lastly evaluate maternal health education contribution to timely antenatal services utilization. A descriptive cross-sectional design u.. Read More»

