To what extent does household infrastructure predict maternal health in Northern Nigeria?: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Previous studies have not sufficiently explored the association between household infrastructure and maternal health care use in Northern Nigeria, hence this study. Data on condition of household environment and maternal health care use were extracted from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The Stata 14 was used to perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Findings show that household infrastructure were significantly associated with antenatal care visit, place of delivery and assistance during delivery. Results further reveal that household infrastructure such as toilet facility, cooking fuel, and source of drinking water significantly predict maternal health in Northern Nigeria. Measures to improve maternal health in the region should include empowering people with ability, not only to access healthcare, but also to improve their household infrastructure.