The Effects of Antenatal Depression and Women’s Perception of Having Poor Health on Maternal Health Service Utilization in Northern Ghana

This study examined the effects of antenatal depression and women’s self-perceived poor health on maternal health service utilization, which had rarely been done in previous studies. We found evidence that self-perceived poor health, especially among women with moderate or severe antenatal depression, was associated with lower likelihood of maternal health service use in Ghana. We discussed several programmatic strategies.