Trends in Early Initiation and Frequency of Antenatal Care Visits in Nigeria (2015–2025): A Decade of Transition
Abstract
The global landscape of maternal health has undergone a paradigm shift, marked by the WHO’s2016 transition to a minimum of eight antenatal contacts. In Nigeria, the period of 2015–2025represents a critical era of policy implementation amidst complex socio-political challenges.Antenatal Care (ANC) is a specialized platform for life-saving interventions, including malariaprophylaxis, management of pregnancy-induced hypertension, and PMTCT of HIV. 3
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026