ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN IJEBU NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE
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
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
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
How to Cite
FALEKE, M. A., B, S. A., & YUSUF, T. 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. A. B, and T. A. YUSUF, "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.