TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - 'Nobody is sure of tomorrow' using the Health Belief Model to explain safety behaviours among Boko Haram victims in Kano, Nigeria
JO  - International review of victimology
A1  - Tade, Oludayo
A1  - Nwanosike, Precious Chiamaka
SP  - 339
EP  - 355
VL  - 22
IS  - 3
N2  - This study investigates factors underlying adoption of safety behaviours among vicarious victims of Boko Haram terrorism in Sabon Gari, a predominantly Christian community in Kano State. Using the Health Belief Model, data were generated from non-indigenes in Sabon Gari. <br><br>FINDINGS indicated that participants felt susceptible to being direct victims with expressions such as 'nobody is safe or sure of tomorrow' because of their identities as Christians and non-indigenes. Loss of lives, destruction of business, weakened bonds, and feelings of imaginary dangers captured perceived severity. Perceived cost of adopting safety behaviours included an outright ban on evangelism, utilization of visitation and isolation. Adopting cues to action, participants avoided crowded places, and relocated family members to reduce collateral damages of anticipated victimization. Implementation of personal (avoidance of vain talks) and institutional preventive measures (purchase of scanners and organization of security training) constituted control measures to prevent victimization. In conclusion, perceived susceptibility facilitated adoption of safe and secure behaviours.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0269-7580
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269758016634184
ID  - ref1
ER  -