Analysing the Factors Affecting Prenatal Visits in Guinea: A Secondary Study of the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)

Background: Despite persistent efforts to improve maternal health through various interventions, Guinea faces challenges in achieving adequate antenatal care coverage (ANC). This study aims identify the key factors influencing prenatal consultation Guinea. Methods: A secondary analysis was conducted on Guinea’s 2018 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. The sample comprised women aged 15 - 49 who participated survey. Logistic regression employed determinants of ANC utilisation. Results: Most (59.1%) were between 18 30, resided rural areas (69.8%), had no formal education (71.0%), low incomes (43.4%), married (91.4%), relied radio for information (63.4%), at time survey (68.0%). identified several acting as barriers meeting recommended four visits, including levels, with odds ratios (OR) 0.43 (p = 0.011) those schooling 0.48 0.046) primary-level education. Lack access also negatively influenced utilisation an OR 0.72 0.012). Additionally, delayed timing first visit second trimester 0.36 0.001), while third trimester, 0.04 0.004). On other hand, that facilitated visits included having average wealth quintile 1.63 0.002) being wealthy 2.30 0.001). Conclusion: underscores negative association level poverty among pregnant These findings emphasise need targeted interventions address faced by vulnerable populations healthcare country.