Antenatal care in the Gambia: Missed opportunity for information, education, and communication
Author(s)/Editor(s): Anya SE, Hydara, Jaiteh LES, University of Gambia
Publisher/Organizer: BioMed Central (BMC) Pregnancy and Childbirth
Publication date: March 2008
Number of pages: 7
Language: English
Overview
This 7-page report, published by BioMed Central (BMC) Pregnancy and Childbirth, is the result of a study conducted to examine the provision of information and education in antenatal clinics from the perspective of pregnant women attending these clinics. The report suggests that information, education, and communication (IEC) during antenatal care in the largest health division are inadequate. Pregnant women are ill equipped to make appropriate choices especially when they are in danger. This contributes to the persistent high maternal mortality ratios in the country.