mawuli433/ANC-VISIT-TRACKER

A PYTHON-BASED ANC VISIT TRACKER FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN GHANA # ANC Visit Tracker — Ghana Edition **A Python-based Clinical Decision Support Tool for Antenatal Care** Built for health professionals at the clinic and hospital level in Ghana. --- ## Table of Contents 1. Project Overview 2. Why This Tool Was Built 3. Features 4. Clinical Protocols Used 5. How to Install and Run 6. How to Use the Tool 7. Sample Session 8. Danger Signs Reference 9. Risk Factors Reference 10. Limitations and Disclaimer 11. Author --- ## Project Overview The **ANC Visit Tracker** is a terminal-based Python application designed to support nurses and midwives in conducting structured antenatal care (ANC) assessments. It automates gestational age calculation, generates a recommended visit schedule, detects missed contacts, screens for danger signs, and flags obstetric risk factors — all in a simple, step-by-step interface that requires no internet connection. --- ## Why This Tool Was Built Ghana continues to face challenges with antenatal care attendance and early detection of high-risk pregnancies, particularly at the district and community level. According to the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), while ANC attendance rates have improved, the quality and consistency of visits — including timely screening for danger signs — remain gaps in many facilities. This tool was built to: - Reduce human error in gestational age calculation - Ensure no recommended ANC contact is overlooked - Standardise danger sign and risk factor screening at every visit - Support nurses working in facilities where doctor availability may be limited --- ## Features | Feature | Description | |---|---| | Gestational Age Calculator | Calculates weeks and days pregnant from the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) | | EDD Calculator | Estimates Expected Date of Delivery using Naegele's Rule | | Trimester Classifier | Automatically identifies the patient's current trimester | | WHO 8-Contact Schedule | Generates a full recommended visit schedule with calendar dates | | …