Introduction
IBD
Maternal mortality statistics in developing nations, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are alarming. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in SSA is estimated to be 545/100,000 live births [Many variables influence maternal health care utilization, including negative socio-cultural issues [The current maternal health statistics show that more work needs to be done to ensure maternity services are available to all women. Access to, and utilization of services must also improve to provide adequate coverage of good quality. However, geographical access (as in distance), to primary-level health facilities (primarily CHPS, maternity homes and health centers) is generally good, as most rural communities are within 5 to 8 (km) of maternal health care [Community initiatives that target the early initiation of antenatal care can be undertaken to prevent difficulties during childbirth [By evaluating the impact of both individual and community level determinants on the utilization of three components of maternal health services (MHS) in a resource-poor setting of northern Ghana, namely, antenatal care (ANC), institutional-based delivery (IBD), and postnatal care (PNC), this paper addresses a critical information gap. This study’s findings will assist programmers in developing effective interventions and strategies to improve maternal health care utilization at the community level in rural Ghana. The findings will also be used to help build evidence-based policies to address the difficulties that Ghanaian women face during pregnancy.