This
study assessed mobile phone-based information services and awareness of uterine
fibroids among women in Wukari, Taraba State. A descriptive survey research
design was adopted. The target population comprised women of reproductive age
(18–49 years) residing in Wukari, Taraba State. A sample of 300 women was
selected using a simple random sampling technique. Participants were drawn from
health facilities, community centres, and markets within Wukari. Data were
collected using a researcher-developed, four-point Likert scale questionnaire
and analysed descriptively using mean scores and standard deviation. The
findings revealed a low level of awareness of uterine fibroids among women in
Wukari. Furthermore, most respondents did not utilise their mobile devices to
seek or access relevant and necessary information related to uterine fibroids
or other associated health issues. The study recommended, among other measures,
that healthcare providers and organisations implement mobile phone-based
information services to educate women in the study area. Additionally,
community-based interventions should be undertaken to raise awareness of
uterine fibroids and promote risk reduction strategies among women in Wukari,
Taraba State.
