The Role of Information Toward the Realization of Good Health as Applied to Students in The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, South West Region of Cameroon

Abstract

This study investigated the role of information towards the realization of good health as applied to students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, South West Region (SWR) of Cameroon. The population consisted of 1049 students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). Proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were adopted in the selection and use of a sample size of 525 medical students which represented 50% of the population. Percentage was used as a statistical tool in analyzing the data. The findings of the study revealed that medical students in FHS were in possession of high quality health information which they primarily made good use of and this enabled them to enjoy a healthy life as campaigned by both Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, it was recommended that health policies should not be politicised to end as a mere slogan.