EXAMINING THE CAUSES OF CHILD MORTALITY IN SOME SELECTED MATERNITIES OF YELWA, BAUCHI STATE

The study assessed the examination of the causes of child mortality in some selected maternities of Yelwa, Bauchi State. Against the study between the four objectives which are to examine the major causes of child mortality in some selected maternities of Yelwa, to find out the effect of child mortality in the study area, to determine the prevalence of child mortality in the study area and to proffer possible solutions to the negative effects of child mortality in Yelwa of Bauchi Local Government, Bauchi State. The study adopted Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Theory. The study adopted quantitative research method using questionnaire with a sample size of 361 respondents. The result found that child mortality causes emotional trauma and psychological distress for affected families, high child mortality rates negatively impact population growth and community development, the loss of a child often leads to financial strain due to repeated medical and burial costs, communities with high child mortality face reduced productivity and long-term economic loss and that frequent child deaths weaken trust in the healthcare system among community members. The study concluded that the far-reaching consequences of child mortality on families and the broader community. Emotional trauma, psychological distress, financial strain from repeated medical expenses and burials, and declining trust in the healthcare system are all realities faced by affected households. Based on the findings the study recommended that government and non-governmental organizations should prioritize the establishment and proper equipping of healthcare centers in both rural and urban areas of Yelwa. Keywords: Child, Mortality, Maternities, Examination, Prevalence.