Understanding Information Gaps on Preterm Birth for Expectant Mothers in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria
Uche, S. C.; Ibinaiye, I. D.; Jibrin, A. (2024).
Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 170-186.
ABSTRACT
This study examined gaps in information utilisation on preterm birth for expectant mothers in Sabon Gari local government area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria. Despite the essential role of information in preventing preterm birth health management improvement and effective decision-making expectant mothers lack general health information about their health conditions in the sub-Saharan African regions specifically Nigeria. The level of awareness of available information on preterm birth needs improvement is low. Quantitative data was collected by using questionnaires for data collections. Out of the population of 2019 the researcher employed a probability sampling technique and simple random sampling was used to sample 322 pregnant women for quantitative data collection. However only 285 pregnant women consented and availed themselves of the study were used. The major type of preterm birth information available for women was birth control and antenatal information for pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary healthcare centres. However child spacing and general health information could have been more extensive but underutilised. On the other hand most of the pregnant women attending antenatal clinics have poor knowledge of preterm birth lack of awareness and challenges related to accessing and use of preterm birth information. Information on birth control child spacing and general health information received during antenatal visits by pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary healthcare centers can significantly contributes to safe child delivery. Awareness of information on Preterm birth information must be provided and accessible by pregnant women to guide them in health decision-making. Knowledge of preterm birth should be improved through educational programs for community members.
Download Fulltext PDF

Uche, S. C.; Ibinaiye, I. D.; Jibrin, A. (2024). Understanding Information Gaps on Preterm Birth for Expectant Mothers in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 170-186.

Uche S. C.; Ibinaiye I. D.; Jibrin A. 2024. "Understanding Information Gaps on Preterm Birth for Expectant Mothers in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Accessed November 21, 2024. 1(1),170-186.

Uche, S. C.; Ibinaiye, I. D.; Jibrin, A. (2024). Understanding Information Gaps on Preterm Birth for Expectant Mothers in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1),170-186.

Uche S. C.; Ibinaiye I. D.; Jibrin A.. "Understanding Information Gaps on Preterm Birth for Expectant Mothers in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State Kaduna State Nigeria". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Vol. 1 No. 1,2024. pp. 170-186.


SPECIALISATION
Alrights reserved. ©2022 to 2024 || JOLIMATE, UNIMAID AND WDS Ltd.