Usman Abba
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Reproductive Health Social Media for Health Communication

Bio

Usman Abba is a researcher at Yobe State University, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His work focuses on reproductive health, specifically examining the predictors and patterns of social media use for health information-seeking among students in Nigeria.

Experience

Researcher

0 - Present • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research

Predictors of Social Media use for Reproductive Health Seeking Behaviour among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Article February 27, 2026

Background: Social media (SM) has emerged as a dominant communication platform. It encompasses interactive tools like social networking sites, blogs, and content-sharing platforms that allow user-generated content, distinguishing it from traditional media. This shift from a monologue to a dialogue-based model of information exchange presents new opportunities for health communication. Objective: To assess the predictors, […]