Suleiman Said Buba

University of Maiduguri, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria, Nigeria

Publications
  • Review Article   
    Knowledge and Screening on Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Adults in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State Northern-Eastern, Nigeria
    Author(s): Suleiman Said Buba*

    This study assessed the knowledge of adult on sexually transmitted diseases in Maiduguri metropolis of Borno State North-Eastern, Nigeria. In order to achieve this objective, one research objectives and one research question was formulated and three null hypotheses were tested. The theoretical frame work used for this study was theory of Health Belief Model developed by Stretcher and Rosentock. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a theoretical framework used to understand health behaviours and possible reason for non-compliance with recommended health action. Related literature was reviewed under the following sub-headings: Concept of sexually transmitted infections, epidemiology/pathogenesis of sexually transmitted infections and Types of sexually transmitted infections. Survey research design was used for this study. The populations for this study was made up of ten thousand and-ten (1.. View more»

    DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.20.8.357

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