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An Analysis of Social Determinants Influencing Healthcare Utilisation in Selected Urban Slum Settlements in Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract Background: A substantial proportion of Nigeria’s urban population resides in slum settlements where structural deficiencies result in exposure to health risks. Understanding the determinants of healthcare service utilization in these environments is essential for improving population health outcomes. While previous scholarship has examined socioeconomic influences on healthcare use, limited attention has been given to identifying the most salient predictors among urban slum dwellers. Methods: This study addresses this gap by employing a mixed-methods research design combining quantit…