Influence of households’ socio-economic factors on maternal and under-five survival in Nigeria: Implication for the sustainable development goal 3

Xin Gao, Timothy A. Aderemi, Bin Zhou, Wahid D. Olanipekun, Rowland Bassey

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of household socio-economic factors on maternal mortality and under-five survival in Nigeria. Consequently, data from 2005 to 2021 were collected from the World Development Indicators, and fully modified least squares and canonical cointegrating regression were utilised to implement the study. The results showed that for every 100,000 live births, at least 1097 mothers die in Nigeria. GDP per capita showed a positive but insignificant impact on maternal mortality, while adjusted net national income had a significant negative relationship with maternal mortality. Broad money supply reduced under-five survival in Nigeria, while social inclusion causes a reduction in under-5 mortality with 32 deaths per 1,000 live births in Nigeria. Hence, to reduce the high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria, policy and programmes that will be socially inclusive for women and children should be implemented in the country (Afr J Reprod Health 2023; 27 [11]: 83-90).

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