Internal Migration Status and the Uptake of Reproductive and Maternal Health Services in Nigeria.

Chukwuedozie K. Ajaero, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ebere Eze, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Chiemezie Atama, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Samuel Ebimgbo, University of Nigeria Nsukka

This study examined the influence of internal migration status on the use of reproductive and health services in Nigeria. The data was from the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) of Nigeria and the study made use of three outcome variables of (i) use of modern contraceptives (ii) antenatal care visits (ANC) and (iii) health facility delivery. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and logistic regression. The results showed that for instance, 96% of the urban-urban migrants and 69% of the rural non-migrants recorded 4+ANC visits. The bivariate results of the three reproductive and maternal health indicators showed significant differences in all the explanatory variables. The regression results indicated migration status significantly influenced the uptake of reproductive and maternal services. Other factors, which significantly influenced the use of reproductive and maternal services, included region, wealth index, education, religion, age and polygamous unions.