Factors associated with the place of delivery among women in Ogun east senatorial district Nigeria: A rural-urban comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: Choosing the appropriate place for delivery has a significant impact on the outcome of
labour and childbirth. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the place of delivery among
women in Ogun East senatorial district, Nigeria.
Methodology: Using a multistage sampling technique, a comparative cross-sectional study was
conducted among 375 women in Ogun East Senatorial District. An interviewer-administered, structured
questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.0. Statistical significance was
set at p<0.05. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated. Results were presented in
frequency tables.
Results: More urban respondents (n=296, 78.9%) utilized health facilities as a place of delivery during
their last pregnancy than rural respondents (n=288, 76.8%). The factors associated with the place of
delivery included marital status, educational status, cost of health service, and proximity to the health
facility.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the need for public health policies that improve rural access to
affordable and nearby maternal health services, which could enhance facility-based deliveries and reduce
maternal and neonatal risks.