Prenatal care patterns in Egypt

A KAP study was conducted by Child Survival Project data was collected from 3610 mothers on 10 governorates in reproductive age having children under 5 years old. The details of last pregnancy and prenatal care were reviewed and the results were discussed. Only 26% of mothers received regular check up, however 61% went for medical treatment for health problems. Under utilization of MOH health facilities was clear. Although a high degree of awareness of risky pregnancy was found almost the mothers believe that prenatal consultation is not necessary