Neighbourhood Characteristics and Health of Urban Residents in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria

The study seeks to demonstrate the interactive association among neighbourhood factors and the relationship between individual neighbourhood factor and the health status of the residents of Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey in Uyo Metropolis was based on 400 households drawn from 40 spatially demarcated areal units .Questionnaires were administered to heads of household to collect data on socio-economic, neighbourhood and health features. The multiple correlation analysis was applied to explore the interrelations among the set of neighbourhood factors and between individual neighbourhood factors and health status of residents. Results show significant relationship among the neighbourhood factors and between individual neighbourhood factor and health status. The results of this study urge State and Municipal authorities to evolve an effective urban development policy that would guarantee the provision of amenities within the neighbourhoods of the city.