Non-utilisation of postpartum services in northwestern Nigeria: analyses of trend and social determinants from 2003 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the prevalence of non-utilisation of postpartum services in northwestern Nigeria from 2003 to 2018 and to identify and estimate the influence of social determinants, a crucial step in improving maternal and child health in the region.

Design

The 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey rounds were used. Descriptive, trend and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to show the trend and assess the influence of social determinants. The sample consisted of 17 294 women aged 15-49 who responded to questions on postpartum attendance during the period.

Setting

Northwestern geographical subregion of Nigeria.

Outcome

The non-use of postpartum services.

Results

The non-utilisation of postpartum services has

SUBMITTER: Yakubu AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749572 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature