Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Birth And Death Registration Compliance In Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the socioeconomic factors influencing birth and death registration compliance in Ibadan north local government area, Oyo state, Nigeria. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey and systematic random sampling technique was used to select 323 households aged 20 to 70 years plus from the community and heads of households interviewed. Information on births and deaths registration was collected using a semi-strnctured questionnaire and the birth registration certificate checked for children below 13 years. Findings from this study suggest that educational level and occupational status of households' heads are key predictors of birth and death registration compliance. The prevalence of birth and death registration in Ibadan-North Local Government Area is 73.7% and 17.3% respectively. Concerning compliance, majority of households' heads complied with birth and death registration system. Household income and place of residence were insignificant. In addition, insignificant socioeconomic factors such as household religion, cultural beliefs and ethnicity stand as barriers. There is a need for public awareness campaign to sensitize citizens and correct negative beliefs where they exist. The objective of the vital registration system may not at all be achieved if deliberate efforts are not made to sensitize the citizens on factors militating against a successful registration system,