CHALLENGES OF FRENCH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NIGERIAN

Abstract

The intersection of religious education and healthcare-seeking behavior highlights the complex ways in which religious beliefs and practices influence health-related decisions and actions. The present paper highlights the role of religious education on healthcare-seeking behavior in South-South Nigeria. Two hundred and forty-one respondents conveniently selected from different religious environments in Edo and Delta States participated in the study. The respondents completed a self-report measure of health-seeking behavior. A cross-sectional research design was employed in the study. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, Version 23). Linear regression was performed to determine the variation in HSB based on the religion domain. The analysis revealed a statistically significant interaction between religious education and HSB, F (1,239) = 41.38, p < 0.05. The adjusted R² indicated that religious education contributed about 12.1% of the variation in HSB. By recognizing and respecting these influences, healthcare providers can offer more holistic and culturally competent care