EXPLORING THE INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR OF ADOLESCENT FEMALES SUFFERING FROM PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE
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ABSTRACT
The studyexplored the information behaviour of adolescent females suffering from dysmenorrhea; the objectives of the study were achieved by formulation of and answering five (5) research questions. Some of the research questions sought to ascertain what are the information needs of adolescent females suffering from dysmenorrhea in Giwa Local Government, what information sources do adolescent females suffering from dysmenorrhea in Giwa Local Government consult to manage the ailment,what factors are responsible for adolescent females suffering from dysmenorrhea not accessing sources of information they feel it’s important. To answer the research questions a qualitative methodology was adopted. The methodology was chosen because it provides a framework for uncovering phenomenon from the point of view of the actors. It also provided a systematic approach to data collection, analysis, and synthesis of data leading to the emergence of categories, and themes. In-depth interview was used to collect data from 15 rural female adolescents in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State of Northern Nigeria who reported dysmenorrhea symptoms. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis process, because it enabled the researcher to identify, analyze and interpret patterns within the data collected from participants. The research findings revealed amongst others that adolescent females need information to overcome discomforts, psychological disorder and inability to perform customary responsibilities associated with dysmenorrheapreferred sources of information are primarily interpersonal (family and friends). Factors responsible for not consulting health practitioners for dysmenorrhea information include inhibition (shyness, secretive and embarrassment,), financial barrier and lack of husband permission. Therefore, recommendations were made which includesthe need forgovernment and health professionals to establish a synergistic relationship capable of providing a special information dissemination programme to the deserved beneficiaries; with the aim objective of reducing shyness on issues related to dysmenorrhea. In designing the dysmenorrhea information programme, health information professionals and other stakeholders should include adult males among their target audiences in order to educate them on the consequences and avenues for seeking help in relation to the ailment.
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