ArticleGhana medical journal2024
Equity of access to free maternal and child health services among reproductive-age women in Delta State, Nigeria.
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Objective: The study aimed to assess the equity of access to free maternal and child health services among reproductive-age women in Delta State, Nigeria. Design: the study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Participants: The population for the study were 368 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had given birth between April 2015 and December 2015 in two randomly selected senatorial districts of Delta State. Data were collected using a pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results: 368 women were recruited for the study, consisting of 73.3% (N =270) from the urban setting and 26.7% (N=98) from the rural setting. 54.1% (N=199) had completed secondary school, while 28.8% (N=106) had completed tertiary education. Most respondents were aged 21 to 30 years 217(59.0%). 20% of respondents belonged to the poorest, poor and least poor socioeconomic status (SES) groups and 19.8% to average poor and rich SES groups. The results showed equity between different SES (0.014) and educational (0.027) backgrounds, as indicated in concentration curves. However, the concentration index between the geographical areas (-0.0200) indicates inequity in access in favour of urban dwellers. Conclusion: Free maternal and child health services (FMCHS) were equitable across the different SES groups and educational levels. However, there was inequity in access due to distance to the hospitals among the women of childbearing age in the communities. This study is relevant to all healthcare professionals, especially those in public health, because it will encourage them to exercise their energy towards home care to reduce maternal and child mortality. Funding: None declared.
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