Research Article

Assessment of Quality of Antenatal Care Services and Its Determinant Factors in Public Health Facilities of Hossana Town, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study

Table 1

Summary of the dimensions of good quality of antenatal care during all ANC visits of the study participants (n = 980) observed at Hossana Town’s public health facilities, Southern Ethiopia, July 2017 to June 2018.

Indicators of quality of ANCFrequencyPercentage

History taking36337
Physical examination45847
Laboratory investigation36437
Treatments24225
Overall counseling score32032.7
Counseling on danger signs of pregnancy42243
Counseling on birth preparedness26027
Advice on importance of postpartum visit19320
Counseling on PMTCT and healthy eating42343
Handwashing practice22823
Client health care provider interaction35937
Counseling on follow-up visit68470
Registration practice28329
Overall quality of ANC31131.3