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Perceptions of pregnant women on reasons for late initiation of antenatal care in Nkwen Baptist Health Center, North West Region, Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background:
Antenatal care serves as a key entry point for a pregnant woman to receive a broad range of services and should be initiated at the onset of pregnancy (WHO, 2016). Cameroon has one of the highest maternal ...
A systematic review regarding the emotional/psychological experiences of medically complicated pregnancies
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Over time, the ‘normal’ experience of pregnancy transitioned to the hospital setting, leading to
a discourse steeped in the notions of risks and complications. Risks and complications refer to
health problems expectant ...
An exploration of the reasons for late presentation of pregnant women for antenatal care in Worcester, Cape Winelands District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) is a key strategy in achieving positive maternal health outcomes. ANC is an important entry point into formal health care services. ANC is very low in cost and among the most effective ...