Table 1 Categories for timely attendance
Category Description of category | Theoretical implications of timing and adequacy of visits for ANC | |
|---|---|---|
A | No visit within appropriate time | Should not be offered SP |
B | Only one timely visit | Can only receive one dose. The later the visit, the less the period of protection |
C | Made at least 2 timely visits that were at least one month apart | Can be offered 2 doses of IPTp. Early attendees (those within 5 th month) achieve the best protection |
D | Up to 2 visits within appropriate time but visits were less than one month apart to receive 2 doses | Should only receive 1 dose. Period of protection is also affected by the timing of the earliest visit |