Babcock University Research Portal

1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria

Authors: OWOLABI Ruth , IKONNE Chinyere , & Adebowale Ojo

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Library Philosophy And Practice (e-journal)

ISSN Number:

Downloads

Views

Abstract

Substance use in universities in Nigeria continue to thrive despite the government and non-government effort to create awareness on the risks involved in the use of substance. This could be attributed to the inability to identify relevant information, inability to use to information appropriately to control the use of substances and the inability to determine the risks and health implication of substance use on academic performance. Empirical work exists to support health risks of substance use among undergraduates but it is not apparent that a study in Ogun State, Nigeria has addressed the influence of information behaviour and substance use. This study examined the influence of information behaviour on substance use among undergraduates in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study population comprised 82,809 undergraduates with a sample size of 1,513 using a two-stage sampling technique to determine the respondents. Findings showed that information behaviour significantly influenced substance use (R2= .022, ? = .149, t(1,414)= 6.420, p<0>Mean = 2.55). Information sources had outstanding contribution in information behaviour (Mean = 2.79). The study concluded that information behaviour influenced substance use of undergraduates in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study recommended provision of affordable rehabilitation facilities in all university campus by Government, Philanthropist, and religious body.

Access to Documents

External Link
Download
Digital Object Identifier

Keywords

OWOLABI,R. IKONNE,C. ,A. . (2021). 1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, 5025 (), 5025-5025.

OWOLABI,R. IKONNE,C. ,A. . "1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria" 5025, no (), (2021): 5025-5025.

OWOLABI,R. and IKONNE,C. and ,A. and . (2021). 1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, 5025 (), pp5025-5025.

OWOLABIR, IKONNEC, A, . 1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. 2021, 5025 ():5025-5025.

OWOLABI,Ruth , IKONNE,Chinyere , and ,Adebowale Ojo . "1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria", 5025 . (2021) : 5025-5025.

O.Ruth I.Chinyere & .Adebowale Ojo , "1. Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria" vol.5025, no., pp. 5025-5025, 2021.

Access to Documents

Keywords

About Us

Admissions

Contact Us

Policies

ALUMNI

STUDENT POPULATION