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Socioeconomic Determinants of Maternal and Child Healthcare Utilization and Infant Survival: A Case Study of Kijumo Village, Uganda
Author: Tambwe Patrick Rodrigue, Nakajiri Somaiya and Asha Abdirahman Sheik
Publisher: NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY
Published: 2024
Section: Faculty of Business and Management
Abstract
This study examines the socioeconomic determinants of maternal and child healthcare utilization and its impact on
infant survival in Kijumo Village, Uganda. Through a survey of 70 mothers, data was collected on demographic
characteristics, healthcare service utilization, and infant survival. Regression analyses were conducted to explore
the relationship between socioeconomic factors, healthcare utilization, and infant survival. Results indicate a
significant association between maternal education, household wealth, and infant survival. Moreover, healthcare
service utilization was influenced by factors such as distance to healthcare centers and economic constraints. The
findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve healthcare access and utilization in
underserved communities like Kijumo Village.
Keywords: Maternal and child healthcare, healthcare utilization, socioeconomic determinants and infant survival