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Online Published: 16 Feb 2025
 


Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria

Bello Arkilla Magaji, Jamila Abubakar Garba, Abdulmalik Abubakar Zaki, Sunday Ayinde, Jazuli Malami, Asmau Mohammad Wali, Zainab Bashir.


Abstract
Background and aim: Access to quality antenatal care and its utilization are crucial for preventing maternal morbidity and mortality. Time spent in the antenatal clinic is a major concern for pregnant women and could constitute a barrier to its utilization. This study assessed the expenditure and time spent on antenatal care among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.

Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 189 pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at the study facility in Nigeria. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the respondents.

Result: The mean age of the respondents was 28±4.8 years. Out-of-pocket payment was the major mode of payment among the respondents 153 (81%), followed by National Heath Insurance 34 (18%) and then private/ corporate insurance 2 (1%). The amount of money (Naira) spent for antenatal care by the majority of the women was between 20,000 Naira-30,000 Naira with a mean value of 24,716±6,167 Naira. The mean total time spent on antenatal care per visit was 237.80 ±72.33 minutes. Clients paying via health insurance (NHIA/Private insurance) spent more time compared to those paying via out-of-pocket payment. The standard number of visits is 4 visits according to the WHO.

Conclusion: Out-of-pocket payment is the main mode of payment for antenatal care in the study facility. The mean cost of the services was 24,716±6,167 Naira. Longer waiting time was observed especially at the nurses’ station and doctors’ consultation room.

Key words: Cost, Out-of-pocket payment, time spent, Antenatal care


 
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Magaji BA, Garba JA, Zaki AA, Ayinde S, Malami J, Wali AM, Bashir Z. Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. J Pub Health Comm Med. Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122

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Magaji BA, Garba JA, Zaki AA, Ayinde S, Malami J, Wali AM, Bashir Z. Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. https://www.wisdomgale.com/jphcm/?mno=233088 [Access: February 24, 2025]. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122

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Magaji BA, Garba JA, Zaki AA, Ayinde S, Malami J, Wali AM, Bashir Z. Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. J Pub Health Comm Med. Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


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Magaji BA, Garba JA, Zaki AA, Ayinde S, Malami J, Wali AM, Bashir Z. Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. J Pub Health Comm Med, [cited February 24, 2025]; Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


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Magaji, B. A., Garba, . J. A., Zaki, . A. A., Ayinde, . S., Malami, . J., Wali, . A. M. & Bashir, . Z. (2025) Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. J Pub Health Comm Med, Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


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Magaji, Bello Arkilla, Jamila Abubakar Garba, Abdulmalik Abubakar Zaki, Sunday Ayinde, Jazuli Malami, Asmau Mohammad Wali, and Zainab Bashir. 2025. Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine, Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


Chicago Style

Magaji, Bello Arkilla, Jamila Abubakar Garba, Abdulmalik Abubakar Zaki, Sunday Ayinde, Jazuli Malami, Asmau Mohammad Wali, and Zainab Bashir. "Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria." Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Magaji, Bello Arkilla, Jamila Abubakar Garba, Abdulmalik Abubakar Zaki, Sunday Ayinde, Jazuli Malami, Asmau Mohammad Wali, and Zainab Bashir. "Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria." Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. Web. 24 Feb 2025 doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Magaji, B. A., Garba, . J. A., Zaki, . A. A., Ayinde, . S., Malami, . J., Wali, . A. M. & Bashir, . Z. (2025) Expenditure and Time Spent for Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care In a Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine, Online First: 16 Feb, 2025. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20241215040122


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