COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS AND CHILD MATERNAL MORTALITY IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

Child maternal mortality is a global concern to many countries of the world as various approaches are being adapted to understand the trends in mortality rates and finding a lasting solution. This study examines community characteristics and child maternal mortality in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was carried out using both primary and secondary data. In all 400 questionnaires were administered in the 13 wards of the Local Government Area. Respondents were selected using multi staged random sampling, using the statistical package for social science (SPSS). Logistic regression was used to test the first and second hypothesis of the study. The result showed that certain community characteristics has significant relationship with child mortality and community characteristics has a considerable impact on maternal mortality. The study therefore views that this characteristics can be addressed and improved upon by both the government and individuals residents in this region