Early Antenatal Care Poll - Karamoja and Acholi regions
September 11, 2018
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Antenatal care (ANC) is a service offered at health facilities 4 pregnant women to prevent, identify & treat health problems that can come up during pregnancy
0 responded out of 0 polled
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During ANC, pregnant women receive useful information for good practices that promote health & wellbeing of the mother & baby during pregnancy & after birth.
79 responded out of 21,700 polled
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Dear U-Reporter, do you know of any pregnant woman in your community who needs to go for an ANC checkup? Please answer Yes or No
When a woman misses her period she should visit a health facility 4 a pregnancy test. Health workers promote early attendance of ANC in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
378 responded out of 1,986 polled
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Dear U-Reporter, many pregnant women in your district visit ANC clinics too late and miss out important services and information about their pregnancies!
326 responded out of 1,984 polled
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Have you heard any messages promoting EARLY antenatal care visits before 12 weeks of pregnancy? Please respond YES or NO
Where did u hear the message? A) VHTs B) Peer Mothers Group C) Religious leaders D) Community leaders E) Health workers F) Radio G) Family H) Friends I) Other?
Why do pregnant women go 4 ANC late? A. Know they are pregnant late B. Distance C. No Family help D. Dont see the need 4 early ANC E. No staff in nearby Health facility F. Wait 2 first feel baby G.Other
Pregnant women should have at least 8 ANC visits during their pregnancy. This is to provide essential health services for mothers and babies during pregnancies.
252 responded out of 989 polled
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Services provided to mothers & babies include 1. Providing vitamins & iron to prevent low blood levels 2. identifying any danger signs or complications early
278 responded out of 988 polled
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3. Preventing mothers and babies from any potential risks to their health 4. Preparing mothers for a safe birth.
235 responded out of 988 polled
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A late start to ANC checkup will keep pregnant women from completing their 8 Antenatal Care visits.
155 responded out of 988 polled
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Plz inform your community members of the importance of Antenatal Care visits. Your action can make a BIG difference to the lives of pregnant women & babies! Thank you
