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This research evaluates the knowledge and perceptions regarding skilled birth attendance among reproductive-age women in Southern Nigeria.

August 8, 2026Open Access

Beliefs vs. Behaviors: Assessing the Knowledge–practice Gap in Skilled Birth Attendance Among Reproductive-Age Women in Southern Nigeria

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This research evaluates the knowledge and perceptions regarding skilled birth attendance among reproductive-age women in Southern Nigeria.
Community-based descriptive cross-sectional study with 300 reproductive-age women
Used a three-stage cluster sampling technique and pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire
Analyzed data with chi-square tests and binary logistic regression.
High awareness of skilled birth attendance at 96% among respondents
67.3% demonstrated good knowledge of SBA; 80% had a positive perception
Educational level, occupation, and number of children significantly affected knowledge and perception.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study shows high awareness and favorable views on skilled birth attendance among women, pointing to educational and socio-economic factors.

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Ehis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76db2df12abadc79816308 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21826376

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Descriptive cross-sectional study shows high awareness and favorable views on skilled birth attendance among women, pointing to educational and socio-economic factors.

Beliefs vs. Behaviors: Assessing the Knowledge–practice Gap in Skilled Birth Attendance Among Reproductive-Age Women in Southern Nigeria

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Beliefs vs. Behaviors: Assessing the Knowledge–practice Gap in Skilled Birth Attendance Among Reproductive-Age Women in Southern Nigeria

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