2017
DOI: 10.5590/jsbhs.2017.11.1.11
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Disparity in Maternal Health Services Among the Different Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria

Abstract: Although the use of antenatal and other skilled maternal health delivery services in Nigeria was reported to be on the increase, this research explored whether geopolitical zone of residence and place of domicile are associated with the number of antenatal visits and place of delivery. A quantitative cross-sectional study based on secondary data from the Demographic and Health Survey was used to examine the relationship between women’s geopolitical zone of residence, place of domicile (rural/urban), and the nu… Show more

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“…The geopolitical zones differ from each other in environmental characteristics, population size, patterns of settlement, language, culture and religion, civil unrest and conflicts, historical background and economic resources. Because of such variety, the zones differ widely in health status of the population, including child nutrition, feeding, vaccination rate, fertility rate and reproductive health, prevalence of infectious diseases, risk behaviours and life expectancy .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The geopolitical zones differ from each other in environmental characteristics, population size, patterns of settlement, language, culture and religion, civil unrest and conflicts, historical background and economic resources. Because of such variety, the zones differ widely in health status of the population, including child nutrition, feeding, vaccination rate, fertility rate and reproductive health, prevalence of infectious diseases, risk behaviours and life expectancy .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%