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The study aims to explore barriers perceived by skilled birth attendants that prevent women from accessing maternal healthcare services in northern Nigeria.

July 1, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Perceived barriers to maternal healthcare utilization: insights from skilled birth attendants in six high-burden states of northern Nigeria

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The study aims to explore barriers perceived by skilled birth attendants that prevent women from accessing maternal healthcare services in northern Nigeria.
Qualitative research design using in-depth interviews with 24 purposively selected skilled birth attendants.
Data collected from primary healthcare facilities across six high-burden northern Nigerian states.
The Three Delay Model guided the exploration of decision-making and access challenges.
Cultural expectations and patriarchal structures limited women's autonomy and access to skilled care.
Structural barriers included long travel distances, poor infrastructure, and inadequate transportation options.
Systemic challenges in healthcare facilities, such as shortages of workers and supplies, contributed to delays in receiving care.

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Qualitative research reveals barriers to maternal healthcare access in women, indicating a need for systemic change.

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Ebinim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44ae8c5cd2549c8bc43c7b https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-28357-2

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Perceived barriers to maternal healthcare utilization: insights from skilled birth attendants in six high-burden states of northern Nigeria

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Perceived barriers to maternal healthcare utilization: insights from skilled birth attendants in six high-burden states of northern Nigeria

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