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8 What are the Factors affecting Antenatal Care Use in Pakistan 8 1 Time to visit Antenatal Care A study conducted in Sindh showed that women seeking antenatal care earlier in their pregnancy are more likely to receive WHO recommended standard of care along with increased rate of presence of a skilled birth attendant at the time of delivery This health seeking behaviour was found to be dependant on parity education and household wealth Presence of skilled birth attendant helps reduce maternal mortality and morbidity 8 2 Distrust in Government facilities Men and women both have a general distrust in the government operated healthcare facilities as they are considered to be ill equipped poor behavior of healthcare providers medical services are not available after 2 o'clock lack of family planning services and information especially for men because Lady Health Workers are not comfortable talking to men about Family Planning as dictated by the norms
