Nursing competence and quality of antenatal care as determinants of pregnancy outcomes in Indian maternity settings: A quantitative cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is essential for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity. This study examined the association between nurse competence, communication, and ANC quality, and their collective influence on pregnancy outcomes in Indian maternity settings.Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study among 100 nurses and 300 pregnant women in Indore and Dewas districts, Madhya Pradesh. Data collected through validated scales; analyzed via descriptive, correlation, and multiple regression using SPSS v26.Results: Nurse competence correlated positively with ANC quality (r =.58, p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 40–49
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN