The persistent high occurrence of maternal and child morbidity and mortality especially in
Sub-Saharan African societies still reflects that much ground is yet to be covered on …

Background Women and children constitute a large proportion of any population. They are
the most vulnerable to morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. In many …

The use of maternal healthcare services reduces maternal mortality, which is unimaginably
high in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigates the socio-economic factors influencing the …

High rates of mortality of reproductive-aged women, newborn and under five-year-old
children are of global concern. This situation is worse in economically less developed areas …

Maternal mortality is a major global health problem particularly in low-and middle-income
countries (LMIC), and the huge inequality between the high and the low-and middle-income …

BACKGROUND: The provision of prenatal care and the promotion of institutional childbirth
have the potential to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite this …

Socio-cultural factors are threat to women's health and well-being. A culture reinforces the
gender role and life style of husbands and wives. No matter how equipped a health facility …

Lagos State, Nigeria, Africa's largest city with an estimaed 21 million population, continues
to face challenges in its attempts to reduce maternal mortality (555 deaths per 100,000 live …

Access means that services are available whenever and wherever the patient needs them
and that the point of entry is defined. Access to maternal healthcare facility is vital for both …

Description: Within the last decade maternal mortality remained high in Sokoto state, North-
western Nigeria. This research examines the possible influence of demographic, economic …