Health Communication and Behavioural Practice towards Ending Hepatitis B Virus in Southwest Nigeria

Adesina, Evaristus; Rudan, Igor; Falola, Hezekiah Olubusayo; Adeyeye, Babatunde; Yartey, Darlynton; Kayode-Adedeji, Tolulope

doi:10.1155/2020/4969687

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“…The relationship between perceived susceptibility and likely adoption of behavioural practice as shown in this study is consistent with findings on changes exhibited in sexual behavior as a response to the threat of HIV infection; childhood vaccination, influenza immunization among elderly, stroke, cancer and diabetes ( Chen et al., 2011 ; Ferebee, 2000 ; Wang et al., 2009 ; Yep, 1993 ; Adesina et al., 2020a ). Generally, urban poor residents across all the demographic variables in the study feel threatened by Covid-19; however, the female respondents feel more susceptible.…”

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Health belief model and behavioural practice of urban poor towards COVID-19 in Nigeria

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Poor adherence to promoting health behaviours is a significant challenge for prevention and management of infectious respiratory diseases. Non-pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) remain a proven behavioural practice for reducing the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) currently ravaging the world. Studies on Covid-19 have primarily focused on epidemiology, virology, and potential drug treatments to the neglect of behavioural practice of low-income settings. This study examines the extent health belief model predicts the behavior of 405 urban poor residents of Ogun State, which recorded the first index case in Nigeria, towards adoption Covid-19 NPIs. A cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the relationship between study participant characteristics, HBM constructs and unhealthy behavior. Study constructs were assessed on a four point Likert scale and were mean aggregated such that higher scores indicated stronger feelings about a construct. Findings shows that urban poor in the age group 30–40 years were more likely to feel susceptible to contracting Covid-19 (mean score: 2.59 and std. dev. 0.54), they also had a higher perception of the benefit of Covid-19 preventive behaviours than participants in other age groups (mean score: 2.95 and std. dev. 0.71). Also, the most prevalent unhealthy behaviour amongst urban poor residents was the indiscriminate use of facemasks as shown by almost half (47.6%) of participants who agreed that they use facemasks all the time even when alone. The study concludes that though urban poor residents feel threatened by Covid-19, nexus of factors such as low financial earnings, inadequate knowledge, and limited access to basic medical needs hamper the effective adoption of NPIs.

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Health belief model and behavioural practice of urban poor towards COVID-19 in Nigeria

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“…Communicating in indigenous languages has been noted to improve social attachment, encouraging African societies' conservation [14,15]. Refs.…”

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Agricultural Radio Programmes in Indigenous Languages and Agricultural Productivity in North-Central Nigeria

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This study investigated the influence of agricultural radio programmes in indigenous languages on farmers’ productivity and their implications for agricultural productivity in North-Central Nigeria. It specifically explored how farmers’ knowledge of agricultural radio programmes produced in indigenous languages influences their productivity; how farmers’ acceptance of agricultural radio programmes produced in indigenous languages influences productivity; and whether behavioural changes result from agricultural radio programmes aired in indigenous languages affect farmers’ productivity. Data were gathered through a survey of 663 farmers selected through the three states’ multi-stage sampling technique (Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau). The hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and structural equation modelling. They revealed that the R value was 0.677, suggesting a highly significant relationship between farmers’ knowledge of agricultural radio programmes in indigenous languages and farmers’ productivity. Results also revealed that farmers’ behavioural changes resulting from agricultural radio programmes in indigenous languages greatly influence farmers’ productivity (F value was 558.358 at the 0.000 significant level). The study concludes that farmers’ knowledge, acceptance and behavioural change towards agricultural radio programmes in indigenous languages significantly influence farmers’ productivity in agriculture. Thus, farmers should be encouraged to continue participating in agricultural radio programmes in indigenous languages to be kept abreast of happenings in the field.

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The Role of the Media in the Management of Pandemic Situations in Africa. An Application of Selected Health Communication Theories

Macharia

2023

Media and Communication Theory in Africa

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This chapter discusses the role of the media in the management of pandemic situations in Africa. Examples from variousAfrican countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania are examined to highlight the actual situation. Communication and health communication theories discussed are: Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Protection Motivation Theory. The role the media (Newspapers, magazines, radio, television and social media networks) have played in persuading people to accept to be vaccinated and to wear masks is discussed. Studies conducted in Africa reveal that different countries have had to deal with different reactions towards COVID-19 communication. Studies reviewed from other continents show that what is applicable there can also work in Africa. African, Chinese and Iranian examples are discussed to prove that the above-named theories can also be applied in Africa to persuade people to maintain COVID-19 protocols and to accept to be vaccinated. Social media users communicated COVID-19 messages but most of them have participated more in spreading misinformation and propaganda about COVID-19 just as it happened during the Ebola pandemic in West Africa.

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Health Communication and Behavioural Practice towards Ending Hepatitis B Virus in Southwest Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

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Health belief model and behavioural practice of urban poor towards COVID-19 in Nigeria

Health belief model and behavioural practice of urban poor towards COVID-19 in Nigeria

Agricultural Radio Programmes in Indigenous Languages and Agricultural Productivity in North-Central Nigeria

The Role of the Media in the Management of Pandemic Situations in Africa. An Application of Selected Health Communication Theories

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