Original Article
Challenges to Accessing Ante-Natal and Postnatal Care
in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps in Nigeria
Author(s):
Aigbe Gregory Ohihoin, Aigbe Gregory Ohihoin*, Tajudeen Bamidele, Adesola Zaidat Musa, Ebelechukwu Eugenia Afocha, Agatha Nkiru David, Ifeoma Idigbe, Esther Ngozi Ohihoin, David Oladele, Oliver Ezechi and Innocent Ujah
Introduction: These Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) face a lot of challenges which
include poor infrastructure and limited access to basic health services including
reproductive health services. IDPs are also predisposed to sexual abuse as well as
gender-based violence which can result in pregnancies. There is, therefore, the need to
document challenges in access to maternal care among this marginalized population to
influence policy and overcome the challenges. This study looks at the access to ante-natal
and post-natal care in IDP camps in Nigeria.
Methods: Study design is a descriptive
cross-sectional study, using mixed methods of qualitative (FGD) and quantitative
(semi-structured questionnaire) techniques to interview the respondents.
Results: A
total of 587 females took part in th.. Read More»
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