IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA

This study investigates cultural barriers and interventions in healthcare utilization in Anambra State of Nigeria. The study used mixed-methods research design. This kind of research collects and analyses data using quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were gathered with questionnaire and the qualitative data were collected with in-depth interview guide (IDI). Quantitative data collected were processed by SPSS and analyzed with descriptive statistics, while data from qualitative interview were coded into themes that reflect the objectives of this study. Evidence suggests that traditional medicine is potent. However, traditional belief is not an important factor in utilization of modern healthcare. The major factor is economic. Respondents believe that involving traditional healers in healthcare programs would help to increasing healthcare utilization. Also, reducing cost of utilizing modern healthcare is a major intervention, among other findings. The study recommends a further study that will be comprehensive enough in generating more evidence to aid generalization.

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