This article examines socioeconomic inequalities in maternal and child health care in
Nigeria over an 18-year period. Studies demonstrate that maternal and child mortality is …

As chronic diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) require sustained person-centred
and community-based care. Given its direct link to communities and households, Primary …

Background Studies on economic impact of sickle cell disease (SCD) are scanty despite its
being common among children in developing countries who are mostly Africans. Objective …

One of the numerous responsibilities of the government of any country is to invest in the
various sectors of the economy. This should however be channeled to the appropriate …

Background Equitable improvement of treatment-seeking for malaria will depend partly on
how different socio-economic groups perceive the ease of accessing and utilizing malaria …

The essence of primary health care is the provision of essential health services and
commodities to individuals and communities using available, acceptable and sustainable …

Child health, pediatric practice and research anywhere in the world are greatly affected by
environmental circumstances–including level of poverty, which is substantially affected not …

This study examines the determinant of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in the south-
south geopolitical zone of Nigeria using the 2010 national harmonized living standard …

Background Various factors determine health-seeking behaviour in south-east Nigeria. This
study compared the hypothetical and actual health-seeking behaviour using where people …

Background Malaria mortality is mainly a direct consequence of inadequate and/or delayed
diagnosis and case management. Some important control interventions (eg long-lasting …