• SULEIMAN NAIBI
• Ado NaIya Idris
• Magaji Haladu Idris
• Sani Saleh
• Habu Isah

This mixed-methods study assessed primary healthcare accessibility in Nigeria’s Babura/Garki federal constituency. Data from 440 participants were collected via surveys, health system analysis, interviews, and focus groups. Results indicated that older adults (t (438) = 2.45, p = 0.015) and the unemployed (t (438) = -3.12, p = 0.002) face significant access challenges. Gender and cultural beliefs substantially influence service utilization (χ² (3, N = 440) = 8.67, p < .05), and socioeconomic status correlates with patient satisfaction (F (3,436) = 5.12, p < .01). Education level impacts health outcomes (Wilks’ Lambda = .85, F (12, 867) = 2.67, p < .005), and distance to facilities affects visit frequency (r (440) = -.32, p < .001). Financial constraints hinder health improvements (U = 3921, p < 0.0001). The study advocates for policy reforms and interventions targeting these disparities, emphasizing the need for accessible health care for vulnerable populations. Ethical standards were upheld, and limitations were considered. The findings provide a foundation for enhancing healthcare policy and practice in the region.

Primary Healthcare Accessibility; Health System Analysis; Socioeconomic Status and Patient Satisfaction; Financial Constraints in Healthcare

"Assessing the access to primary health care services in Babura/Garki federal constituency of Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.c445-c457, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405255.pdf

"Assessing the access to primary health care services in Babura/Garki federal constituency of Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppc445-c457, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405255.pdf