First Trimester Antenatal Care Utilization and Associated Factors among Adolescent Mothers in Rwanda

BackgroundFirst trimester antenatal care (ANC) initiation has been shown to improve the health outcomes for both mothers and unborn children. This study aimed at determining prevalence of first ANC use associated factors among adolescent in Rwanda. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional analyzed data 6th Rwanda demographic survey (RDHS 2019-2020). Proportion, bivariate multivariable analysis were employed identify with use.ResultsThe utilization 354 46%. Advanced age (AOR=1.82; 95%CI = 1.096-2.305), secondary education level (AOR=1.36; 1.080 - 1.960), coming rich family (AOR 2.10; 1.830 – 5.162), residing near facility (AOR=1.17; 95%CI= 1.065 2.011), permitted go (AOR=2.13; 1.857 3.363) positively services use. However, negative association found later pregnancy desire 0.42; 0.149 0.781).ConclusionThe low. In view that, more effort should be made increase mothers' knowledge regarding timely booking.Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2023;6(2):239-250