Abstract
The study investigated pregnant women's health information needs and information seeking
behavior in Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja. The study is been guided by five research
questions. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population consist of 62
registered women which were all sampled. Data were collected from respondents through a
closed-ended structured questionnaire and the responses were analyzed using descriptive
statistics which comprises of mean and standard deviation. The study identifies pre-natal
vitamins, their importance, information on healthy dietary choices and meal planning during
pregnancy as the major health information needs. It was found that reliable sources include
healthcare professionals, pregnancy-related books, antenatal programs, and social media
platforms like Facebook and Instagram. However, caution is advised regarding online medical
websites and articles, as they may not always provide trustworthy information due to the
potential of unverified sources. Customized health information materials (leaflets, apps, and
websites) should be developed to meet the diverse needs of pregnant women.
Key words: Health information, Information needs, Seeking behavior, pregnant women, Federal Teaching Hospital
Publication Date: 2025-02-13