Factors affecting the first antenatal visit within 12 weeks in the area

Abstract

          The following is a descriptive study to assess leading factors. Tax deductible and mandatory complementary factors are required for the first 12-week calibration of pregnant women in the 4th health district, supervisor between December 2022 – February 2023 with questionnaire method. The samples were 226 pregnant women who received antenatal care services at antenatal clinics at 3 public hospitals in Health Region 4. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Chi-square Test and Fisher's Exact Test with statistical significance          of 0.05. The study found that only 34.1% of pregnant women received antenatal care before                  12 weeks. Additional factors related to receiving antenatal services before 12 weeks. Including pregnant women with marital status. The additional factors associated with receiving antenatal services before 12 weeks were pregnant women with social support between individuals and society. There was a significant correlation with receiving antenatal services before 12 weeks at p-value < 0.05. and antenatal care before 12 weeks have perceived benefits and the obstacles to depositing before 12 weeks were high at 44.7%, 54.0 and 98.7%, respectively, and social support was low. Therefore, to provide pregnant women with quality antenatal services and receiving antenatal services before 12 weeks, receiving support from family and health personnel Therefore, it is an important factor in leading to the correct behavior during pregnancy, leading to good outcomes for pregnant women and their fetuses.