SOCIOPSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INHIBITING TREATMENT-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG WOMEN WITH VVF IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Authors

  • Muhammad Anka Nasiru Department of Nursing Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Phone: +2348060085344
  • Faruk U. Abubakar Department of Nursing Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Phone +2348035144954

Abstract

The basic aim of this paper is to provide a visual model that describes with the aid of a graph some constructs of sociopsychological factors and treatment-seeking behaviour of women with vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) in northern Nigeria. Specifically, this paper presents a model, which when validated it will further investigate the perceived relationship between the main constructs under study. In order to answer the research problem stated in this study, this paper will utilize mixed methods research design (pragmatism). This study has five key constructs in the proposed model, which if authenticated will be utilized to assess reason for poor participation of VVF women in various government intervention programs aimed at eradicating the scourge of VVF disease. The proposed constructs that seek validation are poor social support; poor decision-making; poor transportation, poor attitude of health personnel and treatment-seeking behaviour.

Keywords: poor social support, poor decision-making, poor transportation, poor attitude of health personnel, treatment-seeking behaviour, Vesicovaginal fistula.

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2019-12-06