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Household cost of antenatal care and delivery services in a rural community of Kaduna state, northwestern Nigeria.
- Source :
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Nigerian Medical Journal . Mar/Apr2013, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p87-91. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Background: Maternal mortality remains a leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. While Nigeria has only two percent of the global population, it contributes 10% to the global maternal mortality burden. Antenatal care (ANC) reduces the incidence of maternal mortality. However, financial capability affects access to antenatal care. Thus, the rural poor are at a higher risk of maternal mortality. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study involving 135 women (pregnant women and those who are 6 weeks postpartum). Structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. Data analysis was carried out using statistical package for social sciences software (version 17). Results: The average amount spent on booking and initial laboratory investigations were N77 (half a dollar) and N316 ($2), respectively. Per ANC visit, average amount spent on drugs and transportation were N229 ($1.5) and N139 ($0.9) respectively. For delivery, the average amount spent was N1500 ($9.6). On an average, ANC plus delivery cost about N3,365.00 ($22). There was a statistically significant association between husband's income and ANC attendance (X² = 2.451, df = 2, P = 0.048). Conclusion: Cost of Antenatal care and delivery services were not catastrophic but were a barrier to accessing antenatal care and facility-based delivery services in the study area. ANC attendance was associated with the income of household heads. Pro-poor policies and actions are needed to address this problem, as it will go a long way in reducing maternal mortality in this part of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03001652
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nigerian Medical Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 87333206
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0300-1652.110034