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The Influence of Poverty on Maternal Deaths in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, North East Nigeria

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  • Paul Orude

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Management and Social Science, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria)

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Every year, 295,000 women die from pregnancy-related causes globally, with almost all (94 per cent) of these maternal deaths occurring in developing nations. The purpose of this study is to determine the factor of poverty in the High Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Bauchi local government area of Bauchi State. This study used the focus group discussion instrument to generate primary data. Discussants were aware that poverty was responsible for maternal deaths in their community. It also discovered that virtually all the poverty alleviation programmes initiated by governments at all levels, both past and present, have had little or no impact on targeted groups. The implication is the alarming MMR being witnessed. The study therefore recommends re-designing, careful implementing and sustaining poverty alleviation programmes to empower people. Such policies should especially target poor women and rural populace to address poverty.

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  • Paul Orude, 2021. "The Influence of Poverty on Maternal Deaths in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, North East Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(4), pages 408-413, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:4:p:408-413
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