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Table 3 Factors affecting quality antenatal care in Kilombero district

From: The quality of antenatal care in rural Tanzania: what is behind the number of visits?

Factors affecting quality antenatal care

Proportions of respondents n = 11

Shortage of qualified staff

91%

Irregular supply of ANC equipment and drugs

64%

Regular but inadequate supplies

45%

Cultural factors and ignorance among pregnant women

36%

Lack of staff motivation

27%

Poor infrastructure for ANC

18%

Long distance to the health facility with ANC services

9%