Health-Seeking Behavior among Women Living in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Kagara, Niger State

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 19 28
    By

    Suleiman Mohammed Saeed,

  1. lecturer, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates health-seeking behavior among women in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kagara, Niger State. Using a cross-sectional design, the study surveyed 400 women to understand factors influencing their health-seeking practices, including barriers to accessing healthcare. The findings of this study reveal that a combination of financial constraints, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs, logistical hurdles, and a general lack of awareness among internally displaced persons (IDP) women significantly restricts their access to essential healthcare services. To address these barriers, the study recommends implementing mobile clinics to bring healthcare closer to these communities, deploying community health workers to provide localized support, and offering culturally sensitive health education programs to foster understanding and acceptance. These tailored interventions are critical in addressing the unique challenges faced by IDP women, improving their access to healthcare, and ultimately enhancing their overall health outcomes. By focusing on these strategies, the study emphasizes the importance of a multifaceted approach to ensure equitable and effective healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations.

Keywords: Health-seeking behavior, IDP camp, Niger State, Nigeria, women’s health

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions ]

How to cite this article:
Suleiman Mohammed Saeed. Health-Seeking Behavior among Women Living in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Kagara, Niger State. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2025; 15(01):19-28.
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Suleiman Mohammed Saeed. Health-Seeking Behavior among Women Living in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Kagara, Niger State. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2025; 15(01):19-28. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjohp/article=2025/view=196662


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 28/10/2024
Accepted 30/11/2024
Published 01/02/2025
Publication Time 96 Days
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