Table 4. Maternal Health Indicators in Oman (2003-2007).
| Indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Mean No. of ANC visits | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.1* |
| - % Registered in first trimester | 62.5 | 64.2 | 65.5 | 64.2 | 64.8 |
| - % Anaemic | 34.9 | 31.8 | 33.1 | 31.8 | 30.8 |
| - % Hypertensive | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| - % Diabetic | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| - % Visited ANC clinic 6 (4*) or more times | 81.4 | 84.7 | 86.2 | 83.3 | (86.3)* |
| - % Never visited ANC clinic | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| - Ratio of postnatal visits to registered pregnant women | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.29 | 1.23 | 1.24 |
| - Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel. | 98%** | 98.7%** | 98.7%** | 98% | 99% |
| - % Birth interval less than 2 years | 20.3 | 20.9 | 20.7 | 18.1 | 21.6 |
* The schedule ANC visits was changed in 2007 with the least number of visits required during pregnancy.
** Estimates from MR 2 Registers – MoH (Oman).
Source: Annual Health Reports – MoH (Oman) 2003-2007. ANC: Antenatal clinics