Factors affecting utilization of male sexual and reproductive health services: a qualitative description of males in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria.

Introduction: The utilization of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services by males globally is significantly low despite their considerable sexual and reproductive health needs. This study aimed to understand the factors that influence the utilization of male sexual and reproductive health SRH services.

Methods: We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods research design, with qualitative description to explore the perceptions of males (15-49years) on the utilization of male SRH services in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Exploring physicians' experiences under the national health insurance scheme in Southeastern Nigeria.

Background: A number of low-and middle-income countries have implemented National Health Insurance Schemes (NHIS) as part of efforts to increase access to quality healthcare and financial protection from regressive out-of-pocket payments. This study explored physicians' experiences under the Nigerian (NHIS) to identify factors that may influence efficient health care delivery.

Methods: A convenient sample of 85 physicians residing in South-East Nigeria who had active contracts with the NHIS were surveyed via self-administered questionnaire for this study.