AWARENESS, PATTERNS OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PREFERENCE, AND INFLUENCING FACTORS AMONG RESIDENTS IN A SUB-URBAN REGION, SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Background:Primary health care (PHC) serves as the foundation of effective health systems, yet its utilization in Nigeria is limited due to varying awareness and socioeconomic factors. Understanding the determinants of PHC awareness and preference is crucial for promoting its adoption and achieving universal health coverage. Objective:To assess the awareness, patterns of PHC preference, and influencing factors among residents of Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria.