Level of Awareness and Health Benefits of Regular Medical Checkup by the Elderly in Tombia Community, Bayelsa State

Tari Amakoromo, Aluye-Benibo Dr. Data and Sambo Baralate
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Tari Amakoromo: Department of Community Health Nursing, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Aluye-Benibo Dr. Data: Department of Community Health Nursing, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Sambo Baralate: Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 15, 275-284

Abstract: Medical checkup is seen as effective in preventing illness and promoting health as well as reducing morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical check-up among the elderly in Tombia Community. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select sample size of 318. Data was collected through a structured interviewer questionnaire with the reliability coefficient of 0.83. Data generated were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS v.20). The significance of the hypothesis was tested using Chi – Square statistics at

Date: 2025
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