<p>The exchange rate used is $1 = n156.22 (Nigerian naira), being the mean exchange rate for may 2011. Source: <a href="http://www.oanda.com" target="_blank">www.oanda.com</a>.</p><p>N = sample size; DHS = Nigeria demographic and health survey 2008; TBA = traditional birth attendant; Ave = average.</p>*<p>– <b>Means of transport today</b> applies to respondents only.</p>**<p>– <b>Average cost</b> applies to both the respondent and her chaperone or who ever accompanied her (irrespective of how this person traveled).</p