Research Article

ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN IJEBU NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

MARY A. FALEKE1*, SALMAN, B. A.2, YUSUF ABDULKABIR TORIOLA3
1 Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
2 Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu ode, Nigeria.
3 Department of Physical and Health Education, Federal College of Education Zaria.
* Corresponding author: faleke085@gmail.com
Published: Mar, 2024
Pages: 48-56
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Abstract

This study investigates the factors influencing the knowledge and utilization of maternal and child health (MCH) services among rural women, focusing on access to healthcare facilities, socio-economic status, maternal education, and cultural beliefs. Data were collected through surveys conducted in the Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The findings reveal significant associations between various factors and MCH service utilization. Firstly, access to healthcare facilities within close proximity positively correlates with the frequency of MCH service utilisation among rural women (R=0.931, p

Keywords

Maternal and Child Health Rural Women Healthcare Utilization Socio-Economic Factors

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How to Cite

FALEKE, M. A., A., S. B., & TORIOLA, Y. A. (2024). ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN IJEBU NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 6(1), 48-56.

M. A. FALEKE, S. B. A., and Y. A. TORIOLA, "ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN IJEBU NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 48-56, March 2024.

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