Abstract

The study aimed to determine the factors influencing the utilization of antenatal care (ANC)
among pregnant women aged 18-40 attending ANC clinics at Kakanju Health Centre III in
Bushenyi District. The research used a descriptive cross-sectional study design, with a
sample size of 384 respondents. The results showed that 86.2% of participants had
adequate knowledge about ANC utilization, while 13.8% had inadequate knowledge. Women
aged 15-20 years, house wives, maids, and shop attendants were also more likely to have
inadequate knowledge. Women without education were six times more likely to have
inadequate knowledge about ANC utilization. Women in their first pregnancy were three
times more likely to have inadequate knowledge. Women with a history of previous
stillbirth were three times more likely to have inadequate knowledge. Women with a history
of previous cesarean section were two times more likely to have adequate knowledge about
ANC utilization. Age, occupation, marital status, and education level were found to be
statistically significantly associated with knowledge regarding ANC utilizatio