Factors Associated with the Place of Delivery among Women in Ogun East Senatorial District Nigeria: A Rural-Urban Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Choosing the appropriate place for delivery has a significant impact on the outcome of labour and childbirth. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the place of delivery among women in Ogun East senatorial district, Nigeria.

Methodology: Using a multistage sampling technique, a comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 women in Ogun East Senatorial District. An interviewer-administered, structured questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.0. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated. Results were presented in frequency tables.

Results: More urban respondents (n=296, 78.9%) utilized health facilities as a place of delivery during their last pregnancy than rural respondents (n=288, 76.8%). The factors associated with the place of delivery included marital status, educational status, cost of health service, and proximity to the health facility.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the need for public health policies that improve rural access to affordable and nearby maternal health services, which could enhance facility-based deliveries and reduce maternal and neonatal risks.