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. 2003 May 20;3:17. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-3-17

Table 4.

Opinions about the new antenatal care programme

Country Preferred Number of visits Observations about information received from providers Observations about treatment received
Saudi Arabia More visits in the initial stages of pregnancy. 10 to 12 visits total. Difficulties to ask questions and obtain information from male doctors High satisfaction. Complaints about lack of courtesy by doctors.
Argentina No specific preferences. 9 to 11 visits during pregnancy seems OK. Contradictory versions on nutritional information High satisfaction. Complaints about rude treatment
Cuba 1 visit every 15 days. Around 18 during pregnancy period. Lack of information on the affective area High satisfaction. Acceptance of scolding practices by doctors
Thailand No specific preferences. 7 to 8 visits during pregnancy seems OK Lack of information about nutrition. High satisfaction. Complaints about lack of courtesy by doctors.