CULTURAL BARRIERS AND INTERVENTION ON HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

This study investigates cultural barriers and interventions in healthcare utilization in AnambraState of Nigeria. The study used mixed-methods research design. This kind of research collectsand analyses data using quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were gatheredwith questionnaire and the qualitative data were collected with in-depth interview guide (IDI).Quantitative data collected were processed by SPSS and analyzed with descriptive statistics, whiledata from qualitative interview were coded into themes that reflect the objectives of this study.Evidence suggests that traditional medicine is potent. However, traditional belief is not an important factorin utilization of modern healthcare. The major factor is economic. Respondents believe that involvingtraditional healers in healthcare programs would help to increasing healthcare utilization. Also, reducing cost of utilizing modern healthcare is a major intervention, among other findings. The study recommends a furtherstudy that will be comprehensive enough in generating more evidence to aid generalization.