article · Journal of Public Health in Africa

A systematic review of implementation strategies to improve timely initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa

Olatubosun Akinola
Ronald Fisa
Ibrahim Abdallah
Mercy Wamunyima Monde
Ibrahim Abdallah
Kutha Banda
Hilda
Mutale
Rabson Zimba
Cindy Chirwa
Caroline L. Mangani
Angel Mwiche
Choolwe Jacobs

2026Open accessUniversity of Zambia

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Abstract

This study demonstrates the potential of underutilised interventions to enhance first-trimester ANC attendance and maternal health outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa.

Research topics

Global Maternal and Child Health
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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DOI: 10.4102/jphia.v17i1.1461

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