Household Cost of Antenatal Care and Delivery Services in a Rural Community of Kaduna State; Northwestern Nigeria
Niger. med. j. (Online)
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54(2): 87-91, 2013.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1267622
ABSTRACT
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 (X 2 = 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
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Poverty
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Prenatal Care
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Rural Population
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Women
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Family Characteristics
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Maternal Mortality
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Cost Savings
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Risk Adjustment
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Delivery of Health Care
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Health economic evaluation
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger. med. j. (Online)
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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