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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Locational Analysis of Insecticidal Treated Nets (ITN) Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Eastern Part of Kogi State, Nigeria

Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin and Patience Iyadi Obaka
Page: 26-33 | Received 08 Apr 2023, Accepted 29 Jul 2022, Published online: 15 Aug 2022

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Abstract

High population of people including pregnant women in Africa live in malaria‐endemic regions of high incidence rate. The use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) is a core preventive measure, however some factors influence its adoption. The place of residency, knowledge level, availability and belief system among others is a determinant of usage ITNs among pregnant women. To examine the locational difference in the usage of ITN among the studied participants, a cross‐sectional survey was conducted. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed in gathering the data for this study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics employed include percentages, while ANOVA and Nearest Neigbhour analysis are the inferential statistics. It was discovered the location of the pregnant women has no significant impact on use of ITN. The study found about (39.5%) rural participants in the urban centre accessing healthcare services, this inflow is due to proximity of the healthcare facilities in both locations. The actual distances of 1.9 and 2.9 km were recorded by this study, therefore ensuring the access to services in the urban centre by the rural pregnant women. Frequencies in the distribution of the ITN and expansion of locations to include Markets, schools and religious centres for wider coverage across all pregnant women were recommended.

How to cite this article:

Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin and Patience Iyadi Obaka. Locational Analysis of Insecticidal Treated Nets (ITN) Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Eastern Part of Kogi State, Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2022.26.33
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2022.26.33