| Autor: |
Abdulwali Sabo, Majdi M. Alzoubi, Abdulhamid Yaro Saidu, Usman Sunusi Usman, Ibrahim Musa Saulawa, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Amany Anwar Saeed Alabdullah |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International Journal of Public Health, Vol 69 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1661-8564 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/ijph.2024.1607385 |
| Popis: |
IntroductionAntenatal care (ANC) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of pregnant women during their reproductive years. This study aimed to evaluate the primary factors influencing the utilization of ANC among women of childbearing age in Isari town, Jigawa State.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among 400 mothers of childbearing age, selecting them using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. The statistical analyses performed were descriptive analysis, Pearson’s chi-square test, and binary logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe majority of respondents (92.5%) indicated awareness of ANC, with a significant proportion expressing the necessity of ANC services (85.7%). 57.8% of the respondents indicated attending ANC services at least four times during pregnancy. Furthermore, the number of visits has a significant relationship with age (P < 0.001), educational level (P = 0.003), occupation (P = 0.043), mother’s knowledge of pregnancy danger signs (P = 0.001), and husband’s support for ANC (P < 0.001).ConclusionEnhancing ANC utilization will necessitate focusing on women residing in rural areas and those with limited educational attainment. |
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