THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ON THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ATTITUDE, SUBJECTIVE NORMS, PERCEIVED BEHAVIOURAL CONTROL AND INTENTION TO SEEK TREATMENT AMONG OBSTETRIC FISTULA WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract
Previous studies have not been able to incorporate an appropriate intervention program as well as assess its suitability in interacting with Attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control to increase the treatment-seeking intention among obstetric fistula women, particularly in northern Nigeria. The primary objective of this study was, therefore, to assess the moderating effects of intervention programs on the relationship between attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention to seek treatment. This study utilized the structural equation model, Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) for the analysis of the data. A total of 321 questionnaires was administered, 302 were valid for further analysis. The result of this study indicated that there was a significant association between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and intention to seek treatment. Also, the result of the moderating effects showed that intervention programs strengthen the relationships between subjective norm and intention to seek treatment, and between perceived behavioral control and intention to seek treatment. Therefore, the study's finding shows that effective intervention programs encourage obstetric fistula women to seek treatment. Consequently, this study recommends that eradicating obstetric fistula disease should be made a higher priority by the policymakers and health administrators through focusing attention on improving the rehabilitation and campaign programs, transportation, and gender equality.
Keywords: Moderating effects, intervention programs, attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, intention, treatment, obstetric fistula
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