Spatial Determinants of Fertility Rate and Child Survival in Nigeria’s Geopolitical Zones

This study examines the spatial determinants of fertility rate and child survival in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Data were sourced from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey report (NDHS, 2018). By employing probit and OLS techniques, the study outcome indicates that women from the South-south and South-west have significantly lower fertility rates compared to women in other geopolitical zones in Nigeria. However, women from North-west were found to have the highest fertility rate. The second finding of the study disclosed that the child parent education level, their wealth level and their occupation has a positive impact on the child survival. Given these outcomes the study thus suggests that there is a need for women of child-bearing age, most especially those in northern part of Nigeria to be well educated on issues relating to infant’s nutritional needs, values of immunization, and vaccinations.

fertility rate, child survival, geopolitical zones, probit, OLS, immunization, vaccinations, household, wealth and Nigeria.

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