Effect of antenatal care on birth outcomes in the Gambia: A propensity score matching analysis.

The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) remains disproportionately high in sub-Saharan Africa. LBW is a significant risk factor for infant mortality and is associated with long-term physical and cognitive impairments. While antenatal care (ANC) has the potential to improve birth outcomes, there is...

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Main Authors: Santosh Gautam, Alasana Suso, Elizabeth Wood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003880
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