Table 1 A comparison of recommendations between the focused and the standard antenatal care models

Number of visits

4

8

Anemia test by hemoglobinometer

4

3

Urine dipstick test

4

3

Blood grouping test

1

1

Malaria by rapid diagnostic test (mRDT)

1

1

Syphilis test

2

2

HIV test

2

2

Tetanus Toxoid vaccine

Depend on the previous vaccination status

Seven-day antibiotic for asymptomatic bacteriuria

0

13% of the population

Monthly Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine for malaria

 ≥ 3

6

Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Net (LLITN)

1

1

Ferrous and folic acid supplements(months)

 ≥ 3

6

Antihelminthes (Albendazole 400 mg)

1

1

Calcium supplementation (months)

0

6

Routine ultrasound scan

0

1