Analysis of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Utilization of Healthcare Facilities in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Olugbamila, Omotayo Ben; Adeyinka, Samson Ajibola

doi:10.19044/esj.2017.v13n23p377

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“…Furthermore, our findings of other sociodemographic distribution of respondents by marital status, religion, education, occupation, and average family income were consistent with the findings of the report of the integrated households survey in Ondo state as reported by previous authors [20][21][22][23].…”

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Perceived Risk and Associated Factors towards COVID-19 infection among the residents of Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria

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BackgroundPerceived risk is an important factor in understanding why and how a population adopts health-prevention interventions. When diseases are perceived as low-risk, motivation to use and adhere to prevention interventions is low, which can aid the spread of highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19. In this study, we assessed risk perception and its associated factors towards COVID-19 infection among the residents of Ondo State, southwest Nigeria. MethodsA community-based, cross-sectional study design using a multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 593 heads of households in three local government areas (LGA) in Ondo State. Data were collected using an intervieweradministered questionnaire which captured information on sociodemographic variables, knowledge of COVID-19 prevention, COVID-19 infection prevention and control practices, and risk perception from September 1 to 30, 2021. ResultsThe respondents were mostly males 357 (60.2%). The mean age of respondents was 37.5±14.7 years with 409 (69%) between the age group of 20 to 40 years. Slightly more than one quarter of respondents were civil servants and 78.4% were of Yoruba ethnicity. More than three quarters, 522 (88%), of the respondents had good knowledge of COVID-19 and its preventive measures. The mean risk perception score was 49.0±12.1. Respondents who were civil servants, had good knowledge of COVID-19 and its preventive measures, had lower household income, and were of Yoruba ethnicity had significantly higher risk perception towards COVID-19 infection compared to other groups. Higher risk perception was associated with preventive measures, such as handwashing. ConclusionOur study shows a high-risk perception towards COVID-19 infection among residents in Ondo state, Nigeria. However, there were significant differences between varying knowledge levels, ethnic groups and civil versus noncivil servants. In view of this, we recommend intensified risk communication interventions targeting these groups to improve their risk perception to change health-protective behaviour towards COVID-19 infection.

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“…The implication of this is that the majority of respondents can only afford to utilize public healthcare facilities. This concurs with Olugbamila and Adeyinka (2017) findings that human health is vital to economic activity. The analysis revealed that five (5) out of the eight (8) characteristics are linked to health services accessibility and utilization.…”

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“…Generally, it can be inferred that a large number of respondents are younger than 46 years old in Benin City. This study shows that 82% of respondents were between the ages of 15-45 years old Olugbamila and Adeyinka, (2017). states that young adults utilise healthcare facilities than other age groups.…”

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“…Child development, family well-being, and wealth creation are subject to the health status of adults (Asenso et al, 2011). Man's health is perceived as most vital because all economic activities are performed by a man (Olugbamila and Adeyinka, 2017). The various processes in accessing health care include health care quality, location, various health care needs, ease of paying for treatment, and willingness to seek treatment (Peter et al, 2008).…”

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Accessibility of Public Healthcare Facilities and Their Distribution in Benin City, Edo State

Moedozie

John-Abebe

2022

Nig. J. Env. Sci. & Tech.

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Access to quality health services determines human health and well-being, especially in this pandemic era. The objective of the study is to examine the factors that affect the utilization and accessibility of public healthcare services within selected local government areas in Benin City. The study adopted the use of 400 questionnaires, which were administered to respondents within the study area. ArcGIS 10 was used to depict health facility disparities within the city, while Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation was used to test healthcare utilization. The results indicate that public healthcare facilities are clustered in distribution, having a 0.28 nearest neighbour ratio. The public healthcare facilities are accessible and there are no shortages of healthcare within the study area. Socio-demographic variables such as gender, age, marital status, education, and employment at a were positively related to healthcare accessibility. Approximately 73% of patronage and the type of public healthcare facility influence facility utilization in the study area. Factors influencing accessibility and utilization of healthcare facilities are means of transportation, travel distance, and challenges within healthcare facilities. The quality of services at 48% improves healthcare utilization. This study recommends that health care facilities need to be maintained to encourage more patronage and better service delivery that includes a policy framework for the regular maintenance and provision of necessary equipment and infrastructure that would encourage accessibility and utilization of public healthcare facilities.

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Spatial Assessment of the Effect of Income on Healthcare Facilities Patronage in Kogi-East Senatorial District, Kogi State, Nigeria

Ogbaje,

Gomment,

Oguche

2024

Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies

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This study assessed the level of income on health facility patronage in Kogi East, Kogi State, Nigeria. Primary data necessary for this study were collected from patients, health workers and residents of Kogi East through the administration of questionnaires, personal observations and obtaining of satellite imageries for creation of digital health facilities distribution map of the study area, while the secondary sources includes published documents. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered; however, only 395 were returned for analysis. Results were presented in both tables and charts while the hypothesis was tested using Correlation Analysis. Findings from this research revealed that majority of the respondents (58.80%) do not patronize any health facilities due to the high cost of treatment. The study also found that the major illness that affects respondents in Anyigba is Malaria Fever (76.5%); the result also shows 87.5% of the respondents disclosing that money has prevented them from patronizing health facilities. The study further found that the socio-economic characteristics of the residents/patients play a significant role in determining the frequency of visits to healthcare facilities; this is substantiated with the Pearson correlation test result that revealed a significant relationship between patronage pattern and monthly income of the respondents. This research also revealed that the lower the incomes of an individual, the limited access such individual would have to health facilities and vice versa. Given the z-score of 0.288134438445, the distribution pattern of the health facilities does not appear to be significantly different than random, as the healthcare facilities map also support the above claim. It is therefore recommended that efforts should be put in place to improve the socio-economic status of individuals so as to improve their access and utilization of healthcare facilities. Government at all levels as well as the organized private sector should carry out massive public awareness on the importance of health insurance scheme.

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Analysis of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Utilization of Healthcare Facilities in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

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Perceived Risk and Associated Factors towards COVID-19 infection among the residents of Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria

Perceived Risk and Associated Factors towards COVID-19 infection among the residents of Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria

Accessibility of Public Healthcare Facilities and Their Distribution in Benin City, Edo State

Spatial Assessment of the Effect of Income on Healthcare Facilities Patronage in Kogi-East Senatorial District, Kogi State, Nigeria

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