Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN BIRNIN KEBBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE

ABDULLAHI UMAR YAHAYA1*, Saidu Isah2, UMAR BELLO3
1 Department of Public Health Al-Istiqama, University Sumaila, Kano State, Nigeria
2 Department of Physical and Health Education Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare
3 Department of Environmental Health Science, Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: umaryahayaesd@gmail.com
Published: Mar, 2025
DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.mbsqu00s
Pages: 140-144
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Abstract

This study assesses the accessibility as a factor influencing the utilization of primary health care facilities among pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State. one objectives and one research questions were development and answered. descriptive research design of survey type was employed in this study. The population of the study comprised of 21,450 pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi. The sample size for this study is 200 pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State selected using multi-stage sampling procedure. Self-developed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics was used to answered the research questions of the study. The findings of the study revealed that accessibility is a factor influencing the utilization of primary health care facilities among pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that the utilization of primary health care facilities among pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State is influenced by the accessibility of these facilities. It is therefore, recommended that the government establish additional primary health care facilities in underserved areas to reduce travel distances for pregnant women. Enhancing public transportation systems and providing subsidized or free transport services specifically for pregnant women accessing health care facilities should be prioritized. Furthermore, implementing community outreach programs, such as mobile clinics, can help serve remote or hard-to-reach areas effectively. 

Keywords

Accessibility Factor Influencing Utilization Primary Health Care Facilities Pregnant Women

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YAHAYA, A. U., Isah, S., & BELLO, U. (2025). ASSESSMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN BIRNIN KEBBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 7(1), 140-144. https://doi.org/10.67203/gjhrr.2025.mbsqu00s

A. U. YAHAYA, S. Isah, and U. BELLO, "ASSESSMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN BIRNIN KEBBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 140-144, March 2025. doi: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.mbsqu00s

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