International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

Vol. 6(8), pp. 282–290, December, 2018. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2018.083

Full Length Research

This study was designed to assessing the health information needs of internally displaced persons in camps in Benue State. four objectives were set and four research questions raised. Population for this study was 76 health personnel employed in the management of health-related issues in IDP camps across Benue state and was used as sample. Data was collected and analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings for the study revealed Research question 1 was on the health information needs of internally displaced persons in camps in Benue State. Findings revealed that health information needs of internally displaced persons in camps, the extent at which information services provided by public libraries to meet the health needs of internally displaced persons in camps in Benue State is low. Findings also revealed that stakeholders have major roles in dissemination health information needed for internally displaced persons in camps. It was also found problems encountered in the provision of the health information needs of internally displaced persons in camps in Benue State. the study concluded that health information is highly needed by IDPs for good health. It was recommended that Government and non-governmental organizations should embark on proper awareness creation on health issues, there should be strict monitoring of health and proper setup of health programmes for IDPs and Government should ensure that finances are provided for procurement of drugs and other health facilities.

Keywords: Assessment, Health Information, Internally Displaced Persons and Camps

Cite This Article As: Igbashal, AA., Agoh, JA., Beetseh, K (2018). Assessing the Health Information Needs of Internally Displaced Persons in Camps in Benue State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 6(8): 282-290