Background

Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly in rural northern regions where access to quality maternal healthcare services is limited. Understanding factors influencing antenatal care utilization is critical for improving maternal outcomes.

Research Objectives

• Assess the level of antenatal care utilization among pregnant women.
• Identify socio-demographic factors associated with antenatal care attendance.
• Examine barriers to accessing antenatal care services.
• Provide recommendations for improving maternal healthcare utilization.

Research Questions

• What proportion of pregnant women utilize recommended antenatal care services?
• Which socio-demographic factors influence antenatal care attendance?
• What barriers prevent women from accessing antenatal care?
• How can antenatal care utilization be improved in rural communities?

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