Abstract:

Social behaviours have powerful impact on health status. The impact accumulates during life, increasing chances of ill-health. This study is a descriptive survey research conducted to determine the impact of social behaviour on health status of residents of the FCT in Nigeria. Primary data collection was done using structured closed and opened ended questionnaire, and administered to 84 respondents in the six Area Councils of FCT.Results:male,43(51.2%);female,41(48.8%); age:21-30, 18(21.3%); 31-40, 47(56.0%); 41-50,13(15.5%) ;>50,6(7.1%);Academic attainment: First School Leaving Certificate,4(4.8%); O/Level, 12(14.3%); First Degree, 40(47.6%); Postgraduate Degree,28(33.3%). Individual life style, cigarette smokers (0.062, 0.119), Sex in the past one year (0.911),Birth control(0.328).Social and community network(care, change in environment, safe driving culture) zones of origin (0.136)those in different locations in Abuja ; socio-economic status, occupation (0.010) financial status(0.039) negative correlation in drinking 15 cups or 3.7liters of water a day (-0.042), drinking alcohol in the past six months(-0.027),choice of birth control(-0.027), exercise(-0.184),Giri/Bwari(-0.136),educational levels(-0.248), sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS education(-0.521,);health services utilisation(-0.442), regular check-ups and immunisation(-0.119).All the independent variables(determinants of health) had significant/strong correlation effect(p<0.5)with the dependent variable (number of days being sick in the past one year). The negative impact of social behaviour identified in this study are; environmental degradation, lower life expectancy, mental health challenges, rape cases and sucide. Also increase number of out of school children from single parenthood, lung related diseases and increase STI.

Keywords: Assessment, Social Behaviour Impact, Health Status, FCT.

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