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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Health-Seeking Behavior Among Rural Dwellers In Enugu, A South-Eastern Nigeria State |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Chiesonu Dympna Nzeduba || Onyinye Eze || Franklin Ugochukwu Nduka |
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: | 10.9790/0853-2403030108  |
Abstract: Introduction Health-seeking behavior (HSB) involves decisions individuals make when ill, including choosing healthcare providers, self-care methods, and when to seek professional help. In rural, resource-poor areas like Nigeria, HSB is influenced by socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs, healthcare access, and perceptions of service quality. Challenges such as long distances, high costs, and inadequate infrastructure lead many to rely on self-medication and traditional medicine......
Keywords: HSB, health, behaviour, rural, Enugu, Nigeria.
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