Information was collected about the person and institution providing ANC (if any), the number of ANC visits, the timing of the first ANC visit and the components included in the ANC provided.
Although every effort was made to time all direct work steps of each patient visit, due to unforeseen circumstances, for some visits the timing could not be completed for particular steps, (e.g. registration, blood taking).
For example, although PHNs have guidelines on when to conduct home visits, the timing and frequency of home visits will be influenced largely by individual client needs, availability, and engagement in the program.
Full details of the study/clinic visits, the timing of assessments, restrictions related to food, drink and exercise intake, and assessment of treatment compliance are provided in the Online Supporting Information.
Only one study, to our knowledge, of ANC adequacy and related factors in Vietnam, that combines the number of visits, the timing of ANC visits and ANC service content and that apply theoretical models for the selection and analysis of factors has been conducted [ 15, 16].
Speaking during a steady downpour, Mr. Koizumi told reporters that he had chosen this day for an unannounced visit because "the timing is good".
The median number of FDNY physician visits and the timing of the first visit were nondifferential by exposure group; therefore, they were not included in final models.
Use of antenatal care was assessed on the basis of number of antenatal care visits and the timing of the first visit during pregnancy.
Our findings with regards to the association between the type of prenatal care provider and the number of prenatal care visits and the timing of first prenatal visit are comparable to those reported in the Maternity Experiences Survey [ 13].
