Sociodemographic determinants and regional disparities of first-trimester antenatal care initiation among Nigerian women: a multilevel analysis of 2018 NDHS data
The findings highlight significant sociodemographic and regional disparities in the timing of ANC initiation among Nigerian women. To improve early ANC uptake, targeted interventions that address both individual barriers, such as education and economic status, and broader regional disparities are essential.
Authors
- Geleta Nenko Dube (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1919-874X)
- Shimels Derso Kebede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5416-616X)
- Teshome Demis Nimani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8982-9362)
- Gemeda Wakgari Kitil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2147-6434)
- Zinabu Bekele Tadese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4655-2185)
- Jamilu Sani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9089-5973)
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Lake Land College (US)
- Federal University Birnin Kebbi (NG)
- Samara University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Mattu University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1502905
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00