Trends, determinants and inequities of 4+ ANC utilisation in Bangladesh

Abstract

In Bangladesh, the utilisation of any ANC rose steadily between 1994 and 2014, but progress in terms of 4⁺ ANC utilisation was much slower as the expectation was to achieve the national set target (50%: 4⁺ ANC utilisation) by 2016. Socio-economic inequities were observed in groups that failed to attend a 4⁺ ANC visit. Policymakers should pay special attention to increase the 4⁺ ANC coverage where this study can facilitate to identify the target groups whom need to be intervened on priority basis.