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| Year : 2010 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 128-134 |
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Determinants of utilization of maternity services in Gidan Igwe, Sokoto, Nigeria
MO Oche1, AS Umar1, MO Adejoh1, HO Isah2, BA Ekele3
1 Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
2 CAFOD, 3 Fan Drive, Jenta, Jos, Nigeria
3 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
M O Oche
Department of community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Nigeria
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Background: The provision of antenatal care is regarded as the cornerstone of maternal and perinatal health care especially in developing nations and is expected to have a significant impact on achieving the fifth millennium development goal. The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of utilisation of maternity services in Gidan Igwe, Sokoto.
Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive one involving 300 women of child bearing age selected through a systematic sampling technique. Data was collected using a set of semi-structured interviewer and self administered questionnaires.
Results: Majority, 214 (71.3%) of the respondents had no formal education, visited a health facility for antenatal care during their last pregnancy, 218 (72.7%) and had their last delivery at home, 190 (63.3%). Of the 190 subjects that delivered at home, 165 (85%) were assisted by Traditional birth attendants (TBAs). Education was statistically significantly associated with ANC attendance and hospital delivery (P=0.0012).
Conclusion: Although, a high proportion of the respondents visited health facilities for ANC, only a few of them delivered in these facilities. There is need to increase public awareness on the use of antenatal care services and delivery by skilled attendants.
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