Socioeconomic status and its influence on access to maternal healthcare services in six rural communities in Katsina and Osun State, Nigeria

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2025
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Abstract
This study investigates the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) on women's access to antenatal, delivery, and postnatal healthcare services. Three research objectives were formulated to guide the study: To examine the relationship between income level and access to maternal healthcare services in some selected rural communities in northern Nigeria, to assess the influence of educational attainment on the utilization of antenatal and postnatal services and to investigate how occupational status affects maternal healthcare-seeking behavior in rural communities. While also three Research Hypotheses were tested: There is no significant relationship between income level and access to maternal healthcare in rural communities in northern Nigeria, Educational attainment does not significantly influence the utilization of antenatal and postnatal services in rural areas and Occupational status has no significant impact on maternal healthcare-seeking behavior among rural women. Mixed-method approach research design was used, and data were collected from 250 women in some selected rural communities in northern Nigeria through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that income level, educational attainment, and employment status significantly impact access to maternal healthcare services. Women from low SES backgrounds are disproportionately excluded from adequate maternal healthcare due to poverty, poor infrastructure, cultural barriers, and low awareness.
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Authors Mojeed Gbenga Oteniya, Aminu Surajo
Journal Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal
Year 2025
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