Intergenerational differences in antenatal care and supervised deliveries in Nigeria
1Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Population and Family Health, New York, NY 10032, USA. hvd2105@columbia.edu
Health & Place
|January 4, 2011
Summary
Younger women in Nigeria are less likely to receive antenatal care (ANC) and supervised delivery. This highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes for this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal Health
- Demographic Studies
Background:
- Antenatal care (ANC) and supervised delivery are crucial for maternal and child health.
- Understanding demographic influences on healthcare access is vital for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if age cohort affects the likelihood of receiving antenatal care (ANC) and having a supervised delivery.
- To adjust for confounding factors in the analysis of age cohort's influence on maternal healthcare utilization.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.
- Categorized women into three age cohorts: young (1984-1993), middle (1974-1983), and older (1959-1973).
- Applied multilevel logistic regression to analyze factors influencing ANC and supervised delivery among 18,028 women.
Main Results:
- Younger age cohort, rural residence, lack of education, higher parity, northern region residency, and poor economic status were associated with lower ANC and supervised delivery uptake.
- The youngest age cohort demonstrated a reduced likelihood of accessing these essential maternal health services.
Conclusions:
- Targeted interventions are urgently required in Nigeria to improve ANC and supervised delivery rates among young women.
- A collaborative approach involving community awareness, advocacy, and organizational partnerships is essential to reduce maternal and child mortality.
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