Rural-urban differentials in women empowerment and experience of under-five mortality among mothers in Nigeria: a Multiple Indicator Survey analysis

Abstract

The study highlighted significant rural-urban disparities in women's empowerment and under-five mortality rates in Nigeria. To improve under-five mortality rates, interventions focusing on mothers' social independence and empowerment (socially, economically, and educationally) with a particular emphasis on promoting women's empowerment in rural areas. Targeted interventions should also address poor societal attitudes towards violence.