African Materials Engineering Research (Applied Science/Tech)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Migrants' Access to Medication Supply and Health Services in Nigerian Informal Settlements

Felix Uzoma Okezie, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Uchechukwu Obiora Ezeanyaohiamwen, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chimere Chukwuka Nwanisbelie, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18751282
Published: March 20, 2002

Abstract

Migrants in Nigerian informal settlements often face significant challenges accessing essential healthcare services and medication supplies. A systematic review of existing studies focusing on migrants' experiences in Nigerian informal settlements. Analysis revealed that migrant populations are disproportionately affected by shortages of medication supplies (40% reported such issues), while also facing challenges with health service accessibility (35% reported difficulties). Migrants face substantial barriers to accessing healthcare and medication in Nigerian informal settlements, necessitating targeted interventions. Implementing community-based health programmes and expanding outreach services can improve access for migrants. Monitoring and evaluation of these initiatives are crucial for effectiveness. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Felix Uzoma Okezie, Uchechukwu Obiora Ezeanyaohiamwen, Chimere Chukwuka Nwanisbelie (2002). Migrants' Access to Medication Supply and Health Services in Nigerian Informal Settlements. African Materials Engineering Research (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18751282

Keywords

African MigrationUrban Informal SettlementsPublic Health PolicyAccess StudiesHealthcare AccessibilityAnthropology of MedicineQualitative Research

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