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Title
Factors associated with child mortality among antenatal care attendees in Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria |
Full text
http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/16026/1/221409-Article%20Text-542342-1-10-20220214.pdf |
Date
2021 |
Author(s)
Azuh, Dominic E.; Azuh, Akunna E.; OLADOSUN, Muyiwa; Ewetan, O. O.; Bowale, Ebenezer I.K; Samuel, Gbemisola W.; Olaoye, Olusegun Peter |
Abstract
The study examined the determinants of child mortality among attendees at a government health care facility in Ado-Odo/Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study, based on a descriptive cross-sectional study, used a mixed-methods research approach and utilized an interviewer-administered structured pretested questionnaire. A total of 1350 respondents constituted the sample size. Data analysis consisted of descriptive and regression analysis with STATA Version 12. Furthermore, the study employed focus group discussions to reinforce the quantitative results of the investigation. Results showed the place of delivery (P = 0.000), distance from house to health facility (P = 0.022), immunization status (P = 0.000), duration of breastfeeding (P = 0.000), cost of treatment at the health facility (P = 0.627), household waste disposal practice (P = 0.000), and ever used oral rehydration solution (P = 0.000) as being significantly associated with child mortality. The study created awareness of behavioral practices affecting child mortality and insights on possible interventions for reducing child mortality. We conclude that community-based educational strategies and the improvement of health facilities will reduce child mortality. |
Subject(s)
H Social Sciences (General); HB Economic Theory |
Language
en |
Relation
http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/16026/; DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2021/v25i5s.11 |
Type of publication
Article; PeerReviewed |
Format
application/pdf |
Identifier
Azuh, Dominic E. and Azuh, Akunna E. and OLADOSUN, Muyiwa and Ewetan, O. O. and Bowale, Ebenezer I.K and Samuel, Gbemisola W. and Olaoye, Olusegun Peter (2021) Factors associated with child mortality among antenatal care attendees in Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health November. pp. 116-125. |
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Nigeria - Covenant University
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