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Table 1 Summary of Overall Findings

From: Interventions to improve adherence to antenatal and postnatal care regimens among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Author, Date, Country

Intervention

Effectiveness

Quality of Evidence

Ayiasi, 2016, Uganda

2 ANC home visits & 1 PNC home visit 3 days after delivery

No effect on ANC attendance

Unclear risk

Cherniak, 2017, Uganda

Advertising portable ultrasound by radio messaging

Increased ANC uptake

Unclear risk

Kirkwood, 2013, Ghana

2 ANC home visits & 3 PNC home visits after birth on days 1, 3, & 7

No effect on ANC attendance

Unclear risk

Magoma, 2013, Tanzania

Introduction & promotion of birth plans during ANC

Increased PNC utilization

High risk

Waiswa, 2015, Uganda

2 ANC home visits & 3 PNC home visits after birth on days 1, 3, &7

No effect on ANC attendance

High risk

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