Predictors of antenatal care services utilization by pregnant women in a selected Akwa Ibom state community, Nigeria

In Nigeria, the burden and incidence rate of maternal mortality significantly affects achievement Sustainable Development Goal 3. The study was designed to investigate factors trends Antenatal Care Services Utilization by Pregnant Women in Anua Community Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. assumptions Andersen Behavioural Model Health Antonovsky Theory Social Class were adopted explain use antenatal care services. A combined survey conducted obtain primary data from 264 women between ages 15 49 selected as respondents through snowball driven sampling techniques; registers documents at Unit health facility reviewed secondary data. Findings showed an extended predictors services utilization rooted socio-cultural, economic, demographic environmental configurations area. Based on findings, strengthening facility, implementation intrventions enforcement policies such free enrolment all pregnancies compulsory area recommended. recommendations have inplications reduce improve child outcomes