1. Application of the New Visit Intention Model for Gastronomy Tourism : An Empirical Study in VietnamTrong Tien Bao Bui, Minh Chanh Trinh, Thi Thuy Ngan Dang, original scientific article Abstract: The study aims to address research gaps in Vietnam’s gastronomy tourism by developing and validating a new visit intention model based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The model incorporates the concepts of gastronomic destination image and novelty-seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of domestic tourists’ intention to visit Ho Chi Minh City, a leading gastronomic destination in Vietnam. Primary data were collected from 417 domestic tourists through a questionnaire survey conducted in Ho Chi Minh City from April to August 2023. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed to test the proposed model and examine the relationships among novelty seeking, gastronomic image, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and visit intention. The findings indicate that novelty-seeking, gastronomic image, and the core TPB constructs play a crucial role in explaining the intention to visit a gastronomic destination. The model explains 71.2% of the variance in visit intention, with domestic tourists’ visit intention being strongly influenced by the desire for novel culinary experiences and the attractiveness of Ho Chi Minh City’s gastronomic image. This study reaffirms the applicability of the extended TPB framework in explaining visit intention toward gastronomy destinations. The significant findings provide empirical evidence from Vietnam, clarifying how novelty-seeking and gastronomic image strengthen visit intention. The study also provides practical guidance for local authorities and tourism marketers to enhance Ho Chi Minh City’s competitiveness and support sustainable tourism development goals (SDG 11).
Keywords: gastronomic image, novelty seeking, TPB model, visit intention, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11), Ho Chi Minh City
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2. Regional Disparities in Health-Seeking Behaviour in Nigeria : Evidence from the World Bank General Household SurveyUche Abamba Osakede, M. Femi Ayadi, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Regional disparities in socioeconomic factors shape health-seeking behaviour (HSB). This study examined HSB across Northern and Southern Nigeria and the role of socioeconomic factors on HSB. Data was drawn from Wave 4 of the 2018/2019 post-harvest General Household Survey of approximately 5,000 households. Logistic regression and Chi-square (χ2) tests were applied. Findings show that health care is predominantly sought from private providers, especially in the South. No significant regional difference was found between formal and informal care use. Older adults rely on informal care providers such as traditional healers and faith-based centres. Household income significantly influences provider choice, while gender matters mainly in the North, where women utilise public more than private facilities. Longer distances and waiting times increase the likelihood of public facility use, and severe illness drives reliance on public providers. Policy should improve formal health care access for olderadults, strengthen public facilities to manage severe illnesses and women’s health, especially in the North, and tighten oversight of private providers, particularly in the South, to ensure quality health care.
Keywords: health-seeking behaviour, formal and informal health care, public and private health care, Northern and Southern Nigeria
Published in RUP: 16.01.2026; Views: 406; Downloads: 2
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5. Social factors and Australian farmer suicide : a qualitative studyMeg Perceval, Victoria Ross, Kairi Kölves, Prasuna Reddy, Diego De Leo, 2018, original scientific article Keywords: farmer suicide, stigma, community attitudes, help-seeking, relationships, social support, rural communities, biopsycho-ecological
Published in RUP: 21.01.2019; Views: 3782; Downloads: 124
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6. Help-seeking behaviour following school-based screening for current suicidality among European adolescentsPádraig Cotter, Michael Kaess, Paul Corcoran, Peter Parzer, Romuald Brunner, Helen Keeley, Vladimir Carli, Camilla Wasserman, Christina W. Hoven, Marco Sarchiapone, Vita Poštuvan, 2015, original scientific article Keywords: suicidality, adolescents, screening, help-seeking, SEYLE
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