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Factors Associated with Antenatal Visits and Delivery Habits of Pregnant Women Attending the Free Maternal Health Care Program at a Secondary Health Care Centre in South West Nigeria

Background: Despite efforts made by the Nigerian government and international organizations to improve maternal health care, Nigeria still has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, ranking second. Evidence suggests that Nigeria's low rates of maternity healthcare usage continue to contribute to the high maternal mortality ratio. This study aims to assess the low utilization of free maternal health services among pregnant women. Objective: The major objective of this study is to examine the factors that affect antenatal visits and delivery habits of pregnant women. Method: T…