Socio-Economic Factors and Utilization of Primary Healthcare Services in Keffi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2025, Vol 8, Issue 01
Abstract
Access to primary healthcare services is a fundamental right and a crucial determinant of overall population health. Primary healthcare represents the first point of contact for individuals seeking preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and health education. However, the utilization of these essential services is not uniform across all segments of society, as various socio-economic factors play a significant role in influencing an individual's ability to access and effectively utilize primary healthcare services. Therefore, this study examined socio-economic factors and the utilization of primary health care services in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, Nigeria. The study objectives were; to find out the primary health care services available for residents of Keffi LGA, to examine individuals’ income level and utilization of primary health care services and to ascertain the influence of individual level of education and utilization of primary health care services in Keffi LGA, Nasarawa state, Nigeria. The study adopted social determinants of health and behavioural theory of health care use to explain the socio-economic factors and utilization of primary healthcare services. A descriptive survey design was adopted, questionnaire and interview were used to gather data from 410 selected respondents through Multi-stage sampling technique. Hypothesis were analysed using Pearson Moment Product correlation and regression analysis with reliability of 0.5. The study found that within the study area, primary healthcare facility are available and accessible to the people. And income and educational level influencing the utilization of primary health care services. The study recommended the need to ensure adequate staffing of primary care facilities with general practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for services and the need to develop educational programs and campaigns specifically targeted at individuals with lower levels of education to increase their awareness and understanding of the importance of preventive care and timely access to primary healthcare services.
Authors and Affiliations
Danjuma Peninnah AGWAI, Dorothy Akpovye BAGE-JOHN, PhD
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- EP ID EP754747
- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i1-07
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