Barriers to accessing health care in Nigeria: implications for child survival

• Published in: Global health action Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 23499
• Main Authors: Adedini, Sunday A, Odimegwu, Clifford, Bamiwuye, Olusina, Fadeyibi, Opeyemi, Wet, Nicole De
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2014
• Subjects: cultural barriers; access; under-five mortality; health care; physical barriers

Background Existing studies indicate that about one in every six children dies before age five in Nigeria. While evidence suggests that improved access to adequate health care holds great potential for improved child survival, previous studies indicate that there are substantial barriers to accessin...