Coping Strategies and Health-Seeking Behavior of Women With Infertility at Zamfara

In Africa, the inability to bear children is a stressful situation that affects the self-worth of women socially and psychologically. As a result, women with infertility in Africa use different strategies to cope, which may influence their health-seeking behaviors. The purpose of this study was to explore the coping strategies and health-seeking behaviors of women with infertility in the Zamfara State of Nigeria. A qualitative approach using an exploratory descriptive design was used to obtain information relevant for the study. Twelve women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected using a purposive sampling technique. A semistructured interview guide was used to conduct in-depth individual interviews after the women consented to participate. Content analysis of the data was conducted. The findings suggest that the major coping strategies adopted by these women were religion, social support, child adoption, and distraction activities. In terms of health-seeking behavior, the women sought help for their infertility from both traditional medicine and orthodox treatment. However, they frequently withdrew from treatment or changed the health facility due to perceived reduction in benefits.

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Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior of Senior Citizens of Dharan

Journal of Nobel Medical College ◽

10.3126/jonmc.v4i1.13304 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 57-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dewa Adhikari ◽

Dagendra Rijal

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Faith Healer ◽

Health Seeking Behavior ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Seeking Behavior

Objectives To determine the health status and the factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens aged 60years and above.Materials and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study based on household survey was adapted. The sample consisted of 400 senior citizens resident of Dharan. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study subject. Individuals were interviewed through self- developed semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-squire test) were used.Results Among 400 respondents, the most frequently reported illness were hypertension(29.3%), diabetes mellitus (8.3%), arthritis/joint pain (24.8%), eye problems (19.0%), hearing problems (3.3%), oral health problems (17.5%), digestive system problems (17.8%), respiratory problems (11.0%), heart disease (3.8%), renal problem (5.3%), skin diseases (7.5%), tuberculosis (3.0%), liver disease (3.0%), mental illness (5.75%),fracture (1.0%), Gynecological problems (7.3%) and male genital (6.3%) problems were also noted. Faith healers were the first treatment choice (97.2%) irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. After that they visited BPKIHS (36.3%), private practitioner (26.3%), self treatment (11.3%) and self drug-use (6.8%). Half of the respondents utilized formal health institutions only in major chronic conditions. Poverty emerged as a major determinant of health seeking behavior and treatment was considered waste of money (indirect effect 64%) and lack of money (35 .5%) followed by poor attitude of health worker (41%).Conclusion The use of faith healer as first treatment provider, self-treatment, drug over counter shop were indicative factors of the inefficient utilization of health facilities in meeting the health needs of the senior citizens, were ranked the major determinants of factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens. Journal of Nobel College of Medicine Vol.4(1) 2015: 57-63

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Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior of Senior Citizens of Dharan

Journal of Nobel Medical College ◽

10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10055 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 50-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dewa Adhikari ◽

Dagendra Prasad Rijal

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Household Survey ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Seeking Behavior ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Seeking Behavior

Objectives: To determine the health status and the factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens aged 60years and above. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study based on household survey was adapted. The sample consisted 400 senior citizens resident of Dharan. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study subject. Individuals were interviewed through selfdeveloped semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics (chisquire test) were used. Results: Among 400 respondents, the most frequently reported illness were hypertension(29.3%), diabetes mellitus(8.3%), arthritis/joint pain(24.8%), eye problems(19.0%), hearing problems(3.3%), oral health problems(17.5%), digestive system problems(17.8%), respiratory problems(11.0%), heart disease(3.8%), renal problem(5.3%), skin diseases(7.5%), tuberculosis(3.0%), liver disease(3.0%), mental illness(5.75%),fracture(1.0%), Gynecological problems(7.3%) and male genital (6.3%) problems were also noted. Faith healers were the first treatment choice (97.2%) irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. After that they visited BPKIHS (36.3%), private practitioner (26.3%), self-treatment (11.3%) and self-drug-use (6.8%). Half of the respondents utilized formal health institutions only in major chronic conditions. Poverty emerged as a major determinant of health seeking behavior and treatment was considered waste of money (indirect effect 64%) and lack of money (35 .5%) followed by poor attitude of health worker (41%) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10055 Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.3(1) 2014; 50-57

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Factors Influencing Caregivers’ Health Seeking Behavior for Malaria Treatment of Children Under 5 Years in Busia Municipality, Uganda

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1094566/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

David Bwire Odimbe ◽

Christine Atuhairwe

Keyword(s):

Malaria Treatment ◽

Malaria Episode ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Health Seeking Behavior ◽

Children Under Five ◽

Under Five ◽

Under Five Children ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Health Seeking Behaviors ◽

Seeking Behavior

Abstract Background: Malaria remains a serious cause of under-five mortality and morbidity worldwide and Uganda inclusive. This burden can be minimized by promptly seeking health care. In Uganda, however, studies around malaria health-seeking behaviors for under-five children in the most malaria prevalent areas are very few. This study aimed at determining the factors influencing caregivers’ health-seeking behavior for malaria treatment of children under five years in Busia Municipality, Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used with a structured questionnaire to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 22 to establish relationships between the variables. Results: The results showed that the current health-seeking behaviors of the caregivers of under-five children in Busia municipality are associated with caregiver education level (p= 0.008), the health worker’s behavior towards the client (p=0.015), the severity of fever (p<0.001), the severity of last malaria episode (p<0.001), waiting time (p=0.001), the quality of health services (p= 0.001) and age of caregiver (p<0.001). Traditional medicine and home remedies are the most utilized means of malaria management in under-five children in Busia Municipality. Conclusions: Caregivers need to be sensitized about the proper health-seeking behaviors for the management of malaria in children under-five years through radio shows, television, community engagement meetings among others to enhance the knowledge and understanding of communities about the recommended malaria treatment-seeking practices. There is a need to continuously train medical workers on client engagement skills to promote a good relationship with patients and encourage their return.

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