The Application of Structural Equation Modelling Approach to Assess the Relationships between Psychosocial Elements and Intention to seek Therapy among Obstetric Fistula Women in North-west Nigeria

Muhammad Anka Nasiru and Faruk U. Abubakar
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Muhammad Anka Nasiru: Department of Nursing Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Faruk U. Abubakar: Department of Nursing Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 3, 187-197

Abstract: This study applied the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach to the study of obstetric fistula disease. The main objective of this study is to carry out a feasibility study of 321 OF patients to assess if there would be significant relationships between psychosocial variables and intention to seek therapy among the victims of fistula disease. A total of 321 questionnaires was administered, 302 were valid for further analysis. The result of the study indicated significant relationships between psychosocial elements and intention to seek therapy. Specifically, there was a meaningful positive relationship between decision-making and the plan to seek therapy (β=0.18, t=4.33, p

Date: 2020
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