CORRELATION BETWEEN RELIGIOUS COMMITMENT AND HEALTHCARE SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG THE YOUTH IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA

Religion is widely understood to play an essential role in young peoples behaviors, making it a significant factor the discourse on youth health-promoting behaviors. Perhaps, there isa growing indication that people are less likely engage The present study examined of religious commitment health-seeking behaviors southeast Nigeria. Three hundred and nineteen respondents randomly selected from three states (Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi states) participated study. participants completed self-report measure behavior inventory. simple regression analysis conducted data revealed RC significantly predicted HSB. concludes correlate HSB youth. Policymakers healthcare providers can use institutions promote positive health among