Determination of Antenatal Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Ogudu Primary Health Center, Kosofe Local Government Area

At Data Axis Consulting Limited (DACL), we support health research that helps providers and programme teams understand why people use—or do not use—essential services. This publication highlights the importance of research on antenatal care (ANC) utilization among pregnant women in a primary healthcare setting in Kosofe LGA, Lagos State.

Studies like this are important because antenatal care is a key entry point for improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. WHO’s antenatal care guidance continues to emphasize interventions that improve both the utilization and quality of ANC services as part of a positive pregnancy experience.

Why antenatal care utilization studies matter

Even where services exist, utilization may remain low or inconsistent due to barriers that are social, economic, structural, or perception-based. Local ANC utilization studies help stakeholders understand:

• Timing of first ANC visit
• Frequency of ANC attendance
• Barriers to facility attendance
• Perceptions of care quality and provider interaction
• Knowledge of ANC benefits
• Role of family support, cost, and convenience in care-seeking behavior

DACL’s role in ANC utilization research

For maternal and primary healthcare studies, DACL provides end-to-end research support, including:

• Study design and tool development
• Structured questionnaires and interview guides
• Facility/community-based data collection
• Field supervision and quality checks
• Data analysis and evidence synthesis
• Reporting with practical recommendations for PHC and maternal health stakeholders

By generating reliable local evidence, DACL helps health partners improve maternal health service delivery, strengthen demand for ANC, and design interventions that address real barriers experienced by pregnant women.

Why this is still highly relevant

With continued emphasis on PHC strengthening and maternal health outcomes, local evidence on ANC utilization remains one of the most practical tools for improving service access and planning at facility and LGA levels.