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ArticleFrontiers in reproductive health2026

Preconception care utilisation among women of reproductive age in Ghana: using Andersen's behavioural model.

Amidu Alhassan, Boahemaa Adu Otchere, Godswill Sedinam Lanyo, Frederick Acheampong Nimo, Mildred Awinpiini Asore, Justice Enock Kagbo, Bernard Nabe, Edward Odoom, William Akoto-Buabeng, Jerry John Ouner and 2 more

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Amidu AlhassanDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Boahemaa Adu OtchereDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Godswill Sedinam LanyoDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Frederick Acheampong NimoDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Mildred Awinpiini AsoreDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Justice Enock KagboDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Bernard NabeDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Edward OdoomDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
William Akoto-BuabengDepartment of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Jerry John OunerDepartment of Family Health Care Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States.
Mustapha AmoaduBiomedical and Clinical Research Centre, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Patience Fakornam DoeDepartment of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

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Background: Preconception care is an essential reproductive health intervention aimed at reducing preventable maternal and neonatal risks. Despite its significance, utilisation in low- and middle-income settings remains low. This study examined determinants of PCC utilisation among women of reproductive age in Ghana, applying Andersen's Behavioural Model. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, involving 464 women aged 15-49 years in the Koforidua Municipality. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analysed with descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and hierarchical logistic regression using Jamovi version 2.7.23. Results: The study found a PCC utilisation rate of 69.4%. Younger women were less likely to use PCC, with those aged 21-25 years (AOR = 0.03; Conclusion: PCC utilisation in Ghana was moderate and associated with sociodemographic, informational, and health-system factors. Strengthening provider counselling, community-based health education, and consideration of PCC within national reproductive health financing strategies may help improve uptake.

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andersen's behavioural modeldeterminantsGhanapreconception carereproductive healthutilisation

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PMID42621933
PMCPMC13487740

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