BACKGROUND: Skilled attendant at delivery (SBA) is one of the
key indicators used in assessing progress towards improved
maternal health. This study aimed at identifying factors
influencing SBA utilization in Ilorin, Nigeria.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out using
multi-stage sampling technique among 400 participants in Ilorin,
Northcentral Nigeria. A pre-tested questionnaire was used for data
collection, and data analysis was done using descriptive and
inferential statistics.
RESULTS: SBA supervised 73.8% births. Determinants of skilled
birth attendance at delivery include higher education (AOR; 10.94,
95% CI; 3.60-33.26), having only one child (AOR; 4.33, 95% CI;
1.18-15.82), having at least 4 ANC attendance (AOR; 18.84, 95%
CI; 8.95-55.82) and residing near delivery sites (AOR; 11.49, 95%
CI; 2.43-55.56).
CONCLUSION: The proportion of births supervised by SBA needs
improvement in Northcentral Nigeria. Full implementation of
reproductive health policies will enhance skilled births in Nigeria.