Associations between socio-demographic factors, morbidity status, and healthcare-seeking patterns among residents in border communities of Ogun State, Nigeria
Ogun State, Nigeria, shares borders with the Republic of Benin. Socio-demographic characteristics of a given area may influence the health conditions of the residents. This study examines the influence of socio-demographic factors on morbidity and health-seeking patterns of people living in border communities of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study employed a quantitative research design, using structured questionnaires distributed to respondents from selected households in the border communities. Multivariable analyses were conducted on the data using SPSS version 20. Results show that socio-demographic factors such as age, location of residence, duration of residence, level of education, income level, and occupation of respondents are significantly associated with the health status of residents of border communities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study recommends improving healthcare access and increasing investment in education and economic empowerment initiatives to support the health and well-being of residents in these border communities.
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