Information needs and sources use among medical practitioners in Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) Health Centre, Delta State, Nigeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study investigated information needs and sources use among medical practitioners in Federal University of Petroleum Resources (Effurun) Medical Centre, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The population and sample of the study consisted of 4 medical practitioners. 4 questionnaires were distributed; all the copies were retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50%. The study revealed the sources of information used by medical practitioners in the health centre under study as diagnose and treats patients, counsel patients on health issues, prescription of drugs, improved health care and clinical decision making process. While the information needs highlighted in this study are Endex for prescription, doctor’s WhatsApp group, update course, seminar/conference attendance and continuous professional development. The study recommends that medical practitioners should always attend seminar/conference to keep them abreast with new findings, ideas on medical area and the federal government should recruit more specialized medical practitioners rather than the general ones
Authors: Uche Emeka–Ukwu, Ufuoma Eruvwe
Institution: Federal University of Petroleum Resource Effurun
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412569470