EXAMINING THE ROLE OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION IN SENSITIZATION OF DRUG ADDICTION AMONG SICKLE CELL PATIENTS

Abstract

The study proposes to examine the role of effective information dissemination in sensitization of drug addiction among sickle cell patients: using general hospital Minna as a case study. The study was guided by four (4) research objectives and questions using descriptive survey research design method. The population for the study was twenty-five (25) sickle cell patients and doctors. Total enumeration was used for the research and 25 copies of closed-structured questionnaire were distributed, 15 copies were retrieved and used for analysis. The study revealed the importance of information sensitisation on drug addiction of sickle cell patients: indicating that drug addiction sensitization would help them manage their health and positively influence their lifestyle and behaviour. In conclusion, information sensitization on drug addiction of sickle cell patients is essential in building intellectual capacity on the challenges faced by sickle cell patients and also highlights the benefit of this information to their lifestyle and overall management of their health. The study made some recommendations, one of which was to utilise all channels and medium of communication to cover larger audience and increase awareness on drug addiction in sickle cell patients.