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Table 1 Components of Antenatal Care and their weighted score

From: Sociodemographic correlates of antenatal care visits in Nepal: results from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016

Item No

Item Description

Score weight

1

Initiated first ANC within four months of pregnancy

3 = Yes, 0 = No

2

Underwent at least four ANC by skilled providers (doctor, nurse or midwife)

3 = Yes, 0 = No

3

Taken iron tablets for at least 180 days during pregnancy

2 = Yes, 0 = No

4

Received drug for treatment of intestinal parasite

2 = Yes, 0 = No

5

Blood sample tested during pregnancy

2 = Yes, 0 = No

6

Urine Sample tested during pregnancy

2 = Yes, 0 = No

7

Blood pressure measured during pregnancy

2 = Yes, 0 = No

8

Received two doses of tetanus toxoid

2 = Yes, 0 = No

9

Received counseling for voluntary test of HIV

1 = Yes, 0 = No

10

Advised for complication during pregnancy

1 = Yes, 0 = No

11

Advised where to go for pregnancy complication

1 = Yes, 0 = No

12

Advised for institutional delivery

1 = Yes, 0 = No