). Effect of social support on wellbeing of vesicovaginal fistula patients in Sokoto, North Western, Nigeria.
| dc.contributor.author | Kelani, K.A | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yusuf, M.S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oladeinde, D.D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Olunlade, A.A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-30T12:55:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-30T12:55:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2021-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract The problem of Vesicovaginal fistula amongst young mothers in the northern part of Nigeria is alarming with its consequences on their physical and social wellbeing. This study examines the effects of social support on wellbeing of vesicovaginal fistula patients in Sokoto, North western, Nigeria. The study adopted a non-experimental descriptive research design with the use of purposive sampling which involved the recruitment of 80 out of 120 VVF patients attending Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital, Sokoto. Correlation and multiple regression were used to test hypotheses one and two respectively. The results indicate that all the study participants were Muslims. Approximately, 97.5% of the respondents are Hausa Fulani by tribe. The first hypothesis reveals that social support significantly correlates with general wellbeing (r = 0.26; P < 5) The second hypothesis shows that marital status, ( beta = - 341 ; t = - 3.303 P < 5 and social support beta =:287: t = 2.778 P<.05) have significant independent prediction on the general wellbeing of VVF patients. We therefore concluded that social support (spousal, family and informational support) are vital for wellbeing of VVF patients. Therefore, intervention for people with VVF should include social support. Also, social workers and other healthcare providers should be involved in counselling the patients. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2805-380X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/15736 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin. | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Vol.1,1; 155-162. | |
| dc.subject | Vesicovaginal Fistula | |
| dc.subject | Social Support | |
| dc.subject | wellbeing | |
| dc.title | ). Effect of social support on wellbeing of vesicovaginal fistula patients in Sokoto, North Western, Nigeria. | |
| dc.type | Article |