Table 1 Components of PNC identified and number of papers supporting each component
Number | Component of PNC | Number of papers reporting as essential component |
|---|---|---|
Maternal | ||
1 | Breastfeeding | 14 |
2 | Screening and counselling for mental health including depression | 13 |
3 | Provide education and advice on ‘danger signs’ in the mother | 7 |
4 | Family planning | 6 |
5 | Clinical examination of the mother | 5 |
6 | Screening for, prevention, and management of Anaemia | 4 |
7 | Screening for, prevention, and management of Malaria in the mother | 4 |
8 | Screening and management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) | 3 |
9 | Screening for pre-eclampsia | 2 |
10 | Screening and counselling for domestic violence | 2 |
11 | Pelvic floor exercises | 1 |
12 | Vitamin A supplementation | 1 |
Newborn | ||
1 | Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) | 10 |
2 | Skin-to skin care at birth | 10 |
3 | Prevention of maternal to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) | 10 |
4 | Clinical examination of the baby (including congenital abnormalities—screening for hip dysplasia, congenital heart disease) | 10 |
5 | Provide education and advice on ‘danger signs’ in the baby | 7 |
6 | Screening for, prevention, and management of Malaria in the baby | 4 |
7 | Immunisations for the baby and infant | 3 |
8 | Vitamin K | 3 |
9 | Monitor newborn growth | 3 |
10 (Total 22) | Care of the baby born pre-term | 3 |