Empirical studies on the factors influencing the utilisation of antenatal care services by pregnant women in Nigeria

ABSTRACT

In order to enjoy safe motherhood with improved maternal and neonatal outcomes, there isa need for appropriate antenatal care services utilisation. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women begin antenatal care in their first trimester. However, utilisation of ANC services, especially early utilisation, which greatly benefits pregnant women, is often delayed in developing countries for several reasons that various researchers have reported. In Nigeria, the utilisation of antenatal care services is still low compared to other developed countries.Here, we provided an overview of antenatal care services utilisation in Nigeria. We also highlighted antennal care services’ componentsand the variables influencing prenatal care usage in Nigeria. Our review synthesis shows that factors such as media exposure, household income, and ease of access all had a significant role in whether or not a pregnant womanwould utilise prenatal care. We suggested a need for more studieson the factorsinfluencing women’sdecision to seek prenatal care at rural and community levels.

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