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Pattern of utilization of ante-natal and delivery services in a semi-urban community of North-Central Nigeria.
Background: Nigeria accounts for only 2% of the world\u2019s
population, but contributes up to 10 % of the global estimates of
maternal deaths. The study assesses the utilization of antenatal and
delivery services by women of reproductive age in Afon community.
Methodology: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study that collected
both quantitative and qualitative data using semi-structured
interviewer administered questionnaire and focus group discussions
(FGD). Interviews were house-hold based. FGD had two homogenous groups.
Data was analysed using Epi-info version 3.5.1 software package. Level
of statistical significance was set at p <0.05. Results: There was a
high level of utilization of antenatal/delivery services in the
community. Barriers to utilization of ANC/ delivery services include
lack of money, distance from health facility, long waiting time, poor
attitude of health workers and no permission from husbands. Level of
education and employment status were significantly associated with
utilization of ANC/ delivery services. Conclusion: Girl- child
education and women empowerment are required to improve utilization of
services. Ante-natal care providers need to be trained to improve
quality of care in the discharge of their duties