Cultural factors blocking the utilization of orthodox medicine: A case study of Warri area in Delta State of Nigeria

Christian Ewhrudjakpor

doi:10.1556/revsoc.14.2008.6

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Review of Sociology

Volume/Issue:: Volume 14: Issue 1

Cultural factors blocking the utilization of orthodox medicine: A case study of Warri area in Delta State of Nigeria

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Christian Ewhrudjakpor

Christian Ewhrudjakpor Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria Department of Sociology P.m.b. 1 Abraka Nigeria

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Pages:: 103–119

Online Publication Date:: 28 Jun 2008

Publication Date:: 01 Jun 2008

Article Category:: Journal Article

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1556/revsoc.14.2008.6

Keywords:: Culture; education; orthodox medicine

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This study is aimed at determining the cultural factors (beliefs, traditional religious practices, and customs) blocking the utilization of orthodox medicine among peoples of Nigeria represented in this research by natives of Warri area of Delta State in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria. With the use of multi-stage cluster sampling technique 190 natives sampled, participated in this study. A structured interview schedule containing a 13-item question translated in pidgin English (the lingua franca in the region) was used by ten research assistants who hail from the selected communities to elicit information from both literate and illiterate natives. The chi-square statistic result (χ ² (8) = 26.83, P <.05) shows that some ethnic beliefs, customs and traditions are very significant cultural factors blocking the use of orthodox medicine. It was recommended that governments at all levels should put in place information, education and communication (IEC) activities in order to encourage appropriate choice of medical care amongst Nigerians.

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Review of Sociology

Print ISSN:: 1417-8648

Online ISSN:: 1588-2845

Review of Sociology
Language	English
Year of Foundation	2000
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