Knowledge and Attitude of Women of Childbearing Ages Towards the Utilisation of Antenatal Care Services at Ilorin West LGA

Abstract

This study examined the knowledge and attitude of women of childbearing age towards the utilisation of antenatal care services at Ilorin West Local Government Area. A quantitative design was utilised for the study. The population of the study comprised all women of childbearing age in Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State. A multi-stage sampling procedure of simple random sampling, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques was employed to select three hundred and ninety-one (391) respondents for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire and an interview guide. Mean score ranking analysis, inferential analysis of Chi-square was employed to provide answers to research questions and analyse the hypotheses. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ministry of Health, Ilorin. The study findings revealed that there is a good level of knowledge of antenatal care services among women of childbearing age in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State.