Factors Influencing Health Seeking Behaviour Among Women Of Reproductive Age

1.4 Research Objectives 

The research was guided by both general and specific objectives concerning Health Seeking among women of reproductive age.  

1.4.1 General Objective  

The general objective of the study was to explore factors influencing Health-Seeking Behaviour among women of reproductive age. 

1.4.2 Specific Objectives: 

Specifically, the study aimed;  

(i) To assess the influence of social cultural factors on women HSB among Women of reproductive age.  

(ii) To examine the economic influence for Women of reproductive age HSB. 

(iii) To explore the political factors of Health Seeking Behaviour among Women of reproductive age.  

1.5 Study Questions 

The study was guided by the following queries that were to be answered in this research activity: 

(i) How do socio-cultural factors influence HSB among Women of reproductive age?  

(ii) How are the economic aspects influencing HSB among Women of reproductive age? 

(iii) What are the political aspects of HSB among Women of reproductive age? 

1.6 Significance of the Study  

Health Seeking Behaviour studies are known to have contributed in much understanding the reasons and practices engaged in times of needing health services (Metta, 2016). Health Seeking Behaviour (HSB) is one of the important aspects in developing people centered healthcare system. It was therefore important to have this study so that there is a proper understanding of factors influencing women HSB among Community population group for improving health care provision to this important group that is fountain of elite working class. Above all, the study is of great help for health stakeholders in women? among Community managements, health policy makers, women and student welfare stakeholders. 

1.7 Scope of the Study 

According to Khant, et al (2018), scope of a research is about the content level which is “covered by the means of the research in order to come to more logical conclusions and give conclusive and satisfactory answers to the research”. Scope of a research implies all aspects covered in a research project, excluding all that is left behind.  In this study, the scope featured women of reproductive age of Orlu Community.

1.8 Organization of the Study 

This study contains five chapters. Chapter one contains the background information to the problem, statement of the problem, research objectives, and the research questions. Also, chapter one provides the significance and scope of the study. Chapter two is about review of literatures, both theoretical and empirical. It begins with definition of key terms used in the study, the theoretical basis of the study as well as review of empirical literatures on HSB. Chapter two ends up with analysis of the research gap and the conceptual framework.  

Chapter three provides a discussion on how the research was accomplished. The chapter shows the research design used, the methods of data collection, presentation and analysis as well as techniques to ensure data credibility. Chapter four is all about presentation and discussion of findings; while chapter five provides summary, conclusion, recommendations and areas for further study.