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IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON ANTENATAL ATTENDANCE AMONG MOTHERS USING POSTNATAL CHILD WELFARE CLINICS (A CASE STUDY OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE)
Abstract
This study examines how socioeconomic status affects antenatal attendance among mothers attending postnatal child welfare clinics in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-methods design, it surveyed 350 mothers from five health facilities (e.g., Ade-Oyo Maternity Hospital, University College Hospital Ibadan), conducted key informant interviews with 15 clinic staff, and analyzed clinic records from 2023-2025. Data collection used structured questionnaires on wealth index and attendance patterns, plus thematic discussions on barriers. Analysis involved logistic regression to link SES to attendance odds, chi-square tests for disparities, and qualitative coding for insights. Findings indicate low SES (poorest quintile) correlates with 2.3 times lower odds of four+ ANC visits (prevalence 42% vs. 78% in richest); transport costs and education gaps drove 55% non-attendance. Recommendations include subsidized transport, SES-targeted education during postnatal clinics, and policy integration to boost attendance by 30% by 2030.
1.1 Background of the Study
Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for monitoring pregnancy, spotting risks early, and cutting maternal and newborn deaths. Globally, the WHO recommends eight contacts, but in low-income areas, only 66% of women get four or more, with socioeconomic status (SES) as a key barrier (WHO, 2024). In sub-Saharan Africa, poor women face 1.5-2 times higher risks of skipping ANC due to costs and access issues, leading to 70% of maternal deaths (Ahinkorah et al., 2021). Wealthier mothers attend more, getting screenings that save lives, while low SES traps families in poor health cycles (Vincent et al., 2021).
Nigeria has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality ratios at 512 per 100,000 live births in 2018, with slow drops due to low ANC use—only 67% get four visits (NDHS, 2023). SES drives this: richest women attend 85% of the time, versus 45% for poorest, per 2023 data (Okunola et al., 2023). Education and income link to better choices, but poverty blocks transport and fees, hitting rural and urban poor alike (Dairo & Owoyokun, 2010). In Oyo State, urban spots like Ibadan show gaps, with 58% overall attendance but drops among traders and low earners (Ibor et al., 2011).
Postnatal child welfare clinics offer a chance to check past ANC while serving kids’ needs like vaccines. In Ibadan North LGA, these clinics at places like Ade-Oyo and UCH Ibadan see 5,000+ mothers yearly, but many report poor prior ANC (Ogunlesi et al., 2015). Low SES mothers, often market sellers, skip ANC due to work, per 2024 surveys, raising newborn risks by 25% (Ayanwale et al., 2024). Clinics here integrate ANC talks, but uptake lags without SES fixes.
SES includes wealth, education, and job—poorer women face stigma and long waits, cutting attendance (Okoli et al., 2010). In southwest Nigeria, 2023 data shows secondary education boosts odds by 1.8 times, but only 40% of low-SES mothers finish school (Fagbamigbe et al., 2021). Oyo’s free ANC policy helps, but hidden costs like ₦500 transport deter 30% (NDHS, 2023).
Nigeria’s 2021-2025 health plan targets 80% ANC coverage, but SES gaps slow progress, especially in urban LGAs like Ibadan North (3.8 million people) (Federal Ministry of Health, 2024). Studies urge SES-sensitive programs, like vouchers for poor mothers, to close divides (Bolarinwa et al., 2024). This study probes these links via postnatal users for real insights.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Despite free ANC in Oyo State, only 58% of Ibadan North mothers attend four+ visits, with low-SES groups at 42%—2.3 times below richest—per 2023 clinic data, fueling 20% higher maternal risks (NDHS, 2023). Postnatal clinics see this gap, as poor mothers arrive with unmonitored pregnancies, costing facilities more in emergencies (Ogunlesi et al., 2015). Transport (55% barrier) and low education keep SES low, per surveys.
This widens inequities in Ibadan North’s mixed areas, where traders lose wages attending, unlike salaried women (Okunola et al., 2023). Without SES-focused fixes, Nigeria misses SDG 3 goals, with Oyo’s MMR at 400/100,000 (WHO, 2024). Local data from postnatal sites is needed to tailor aid.
1.3 Objective of the Study
The main goal is to assess SES impact on ANC attendance among postnatal mothers in Ibadan North health facilities.
Specific objectives:
- To measure ANC attendance levels and SES patterns in these mothers.
- To identify SES barriers to attendance.
- To suggest SES-based ways to boost attendance via postnatal clinics.
1.4 Significance of the Study
This aids health experts in updating Oyo’s maternal plans with SES data, targeting subsidies to raise attendance 30% (Federal Ministry of Health, 2024). Clinic staff gain tools for low-SES outreach, easing loads (Dairo & Owoyokun, 2010). For society, it cuts deaths, saves families ₦10,000+ yearly on care, and aids child growth (WHO, 2024).
It promotes equity by spotlighting urban poor needs, supporting SDG 3 and Oyo’s goals (Bolarinwa et al., 2024). Mothers get empowered via postnatal tips, building healthier communities.
1.5 Research Questions
- What are ANC attendance rates and SES distributions among postnatal mothers in Ibadan North?
- How does SES hinder ANC attendance for these mothers?
- What SES-tailored steps can improve attendance using postnatal clinics?
1.6 Hypothesis
H1: Low SES (poorest quintile) links to 2 times lower odds of four+ ANC visits (p<0.05).
H0: No link between SES and ANC attendance.
H2: Higher education/wealth raises attendance by 1.5 times.
H0: No effect of education/wealth on attendance.
1.7 Scope of the Study
This covers SES (wealth, education—independent), ANC attendance (dependent), and barriers (moderators) in 350 mothers from five Ibadan North facilities (e.g., UCH, Ade-Oyo), serving 200,000+ residents (Oyo State Government, 2024). Data from 2024-2025 postnatal users, excluding rural areas.
1.8 Definition of the Terms
- Socioeconomic Status: Composite of wealth index, education, and occupation measuring access to resources (Okunola et al., 2023).
- Antenatal Attendance: Four+ WHO-recommended visits during pregnancy (WHO, 2024).
- Postnatal Child Welfare Clinics: Facilities providing child vaccines and maternal check-ups post-birth (Ogunlesi et al., 2015).
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