Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of antenatal care among first-time pregnant women in rural communities of Tamale:  A cross-sectional study

Author(s)	Ms. Lilly Makafui Ayi-Bonte, Ms. Julia Daanah, Mr. Kofi Baba, Mr. Maliki Rashid, Mr. Francis Minliim Duut, Mr. Yinyeog David Tininye, Mr. Emmanuel Asante
Country	Ghana
Abstract	In Ghana, maternal mortality is still a major public health issue that requires constant work to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of bringing the ratio down to 70 deaths for every 100,000 live births by 2030. Although some progress has been made, wide disparities persist between urban and rural areas. Rural communities experience disproportionately higher maternal mortality rates, partly due to lower access to skilled birth attendance estimated at only 43% in rural settings compared to 74% in urban areas. These differences are often linked to limited access to timely and quality antenatal care, shortages of trained healthcare personnel, inadequate health infrastructure, and socio-cultural factors that influence maternal health-seeking behaviours. Addressing these rural-urban gaps is critical to improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths in Ghana. The study’s goal was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of first-time pregnant women regarding antenatal care (ANC) services in the rural communities of Tamale Metropolis.
Keywords	Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Antenatal Care
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-23

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