Inmates' Health Seeking Behaviour And Well-Being In Selected Prisons In South-Western Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

This study examines Inmates' Health Seeking Behaviour and their,corresponding Well-Being in selected prisons in South-Western Nigeria. This is with the view of identifying Inmates' Health challenges and other factors that affecting their Health Seeking Behaviour and Inmates' WellBeing. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. For the primary data, the questionnaire survey and In-depth Interview were used. While for the secondary data, TextBooks, Internet, Nigerian Prisons Annual Reports were used. Descriptive and exploratory research designs were adopted. The proportionate sampling technique was employed and 45% of the inmates in each of the selected prisons were selected. Both qualitative and quantitative data was generated. The qualitative data was analysed using ZY Index table, while the quantitative data was analysed using SPSS version 20. Findings from the study revealed that the Imnates' Socioecono1pic characteristic is a strong detenninant and influences Inmates' Health Seeking Behaviour and subsequently their WellBeing. Also, the study revealed that other factors like prison conditions, non availability of adequate Health Care Facilities and Medical Personnel affects Inmates' Health Seeking Behaviour and Well-Being. The study conclndes that Inmates in custody requires adequate attention from the Government, the Prison Officials, Family and other Stake Holders involved in Inmates' Reformation,

Rehabilitation, and Imnates' subsequent Re-integration into the society.