Abstract
The utilisation of maternal health services plays a significant role in preventing maternal morbidity and mortality. This study examined the determinants of utilisation of maternal health services in Kalgo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Mixed methods were used for the study. A total of 700 mothers were surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire and key informants were interviewed. Descriptive statistics were employed for analysis of the quantitative data using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) while the qualitative data were analysed thematically and imported into ATLAS ti8 software. The study revealed that coverage of women who received 2 or more ant-tetanus injections, those with 4+ antenatal clinic visits, those who delivered at health facilities and those who received post-natal check-ups during their last pregnancies was very low. Economic and cultural factors were identified as factors responsible for the low utilisation. The study suggested that the socio-cultural and economic roots of the problems in the area must be addressed by the government at all levels; as well non-governmental organisations can help too. Keywords: Antenatal care, maternal mortality, maternal health, cultural factors, economic factors

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