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ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2025

Sociodemographic determinants and regional disparities of first-trimester antenatal care initiation among Nigerian women: a multilevel analysis of 2018 NDHS data.

Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Jamilu Sani, Shimels Derso Kebede, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Geleta Nenko Dube, Teshome Demis Nimani

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Zinabu Bekele TadeseDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Samara University, Semera, Ethiopia.
Jamilu SaniDepartment of Demography & Social Statistics, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
Shimels Derso KebedeDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Gemeda Wakgari KitilDepartments of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, Mattu, Ethiopia.
Geleta Nenko DubeDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mattu University, Mattu, Ethiopia.
Teshome Demis NimaniDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health College of Medicine and Health Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.

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Background: Maternal health remains a critical public health priority, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high. Early antenatal care (ANC) initiation within the first trimester is essential for identifying and managing potential health risks for both mothers and their babies. Despite global efforts to promote early ANC, significant disparities persist, especially in Nigeria. This study investigates the sociodemographic determinants and regional disparities influencing the timing of ANC initiation among Nigerian women. Methods: This study utilized data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey ( Results: The analysis revealed that only 24.0% ( Conclusion: The findings highlight significant sociodemographic and regional disparities in the timing of ANC initiation among Nigerian women. To improve early ANC uptake, targeted interventions that address both individual barriers, such as education and economic status, and broader regional disparities are essential.

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antenatal carehealthcare utilizationmaternal healthNDHSNigeria

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