Exposure to Health Programmes on Salt FM Radio and Knowledge of Vesico Vaginal Fistula Risk-Factors among Women in Abakaliki Metropolis of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Author(s): | Chike Onwe, Obin O. Obin, Orji I. Ibiam, Nneka Okereke, Ukamaka Okwubunka, Uche Franklin & Abigail Ezeani-Iheukwumere |
Abstract: | Background: Vesico Vagina Fistula (VVF) is a major public health problem in Nigeria which requires effective media messages to increase knowledge and reduce the prevalence of its occurrence.
Objective: This study investigated how exposure to Salt FM radio messages influence the awareness of VVF risk-factors among women in Abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi Stat, Nigeria. Method: The study adopted qualitative research design, using in-depth interview to elicit responses from participants. Purposive sampling technique was adopted. Focus was on women residing in the Abakaliki metropolis who have been exposed to Salt FM Radio campaigns on VVF. Results: Majority of the respondents reported regular exposure to Salt FM’s programme, citing it as a reliable source of health information. Women who listened to the programmes frequently (weekly or more) were more likely to be aware of VVF and its associated risk-factors. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was significant relationship between exposure to Salt FM health programmes and knowledge of VVF risk-factors among women in Abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi state. Unique Contribution: The study can inform policy development and implementation strategies aimed at improving maternal healthcare services and reducing the burden of VVF in Ebonyi State and similar settings. Policymakers can use the evidence generated to advocate for the integration of radio campaigns into existing maternal health programmes and allocate resources for sustained health communication efforts. Key Recommendation: the study recommends more audience participation in the programmes through interactive features like live calls, SMS platforms, and community forums. |
Keywords: | Vesico Vaginal Fistula, Radio Messages, Exposure, Knowledge, Salt Fm. |
Issue | IJSSAR Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024 |
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Copyright | Copyright © 2024 Chike Onwe, Obin O. Obin, Orji I. Ibiam, Nneka Okereke, Ukamaka Okwubunka, Uche Franklin & Abigail Ezeani-Iheukwumere ![]() This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. |
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