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    The Impact of Armed Conflict on Antenatal Care Provision in Dongola: A Study of the 2025 Crisis
    (Napata College, 2025) Amna bent wahb Ahmed; Fedaa Mohmmed Abdallah; Mohanad Hassbo Alkhider; Sajaa Kamal aldein Hamad
    Background: Armed conflict disrupts healthcare systems, often limiting access to essential services like antenatal care (ANC). This study examines how the 2025 conflict in Dongola affected ANC delivery, highlighting challenges faced by both pregnant women. Objectives: This study aims to examine how the 2025 armed conflict affected the provision of antenatal care in Dongola, Sudan, and to explore the key obstacles faced by pregnant women during this period of instability. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire administered to 107 pregnant women residing in Dongola. Data were processed and analysed via SPSS version 29, incorporating frequency distributions, chi-square tests, and logistic regression to explore correlations between conflict induced barriers and the quality of antenatal services received. Results: While 82.2% of respondents reported receiving some form of antenatal care, more than half encountered substantial difficulties, including limited transportation, staffing shortages, and financial hardship. Chi-square analysis indicated a statistically significant association between maternal age and the nature of these challenges. The logistic regression model accurately predicted ANC attendance in 84.1% of cases. Conclusion: The 2025 conflict significantly disrupted antenatal care in Dongola. While pregnant women received essential healthcare, access to non-essential services declined due to limited resources. Many faced challenges such as poor transportation, insecurity, and financial hardship, leading a significant number of women to miss regular follow-up visits. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to ensure consistent maternal care during crises