Factors associated with non-compliance to treatment regimen among tuberculosis patients in university of portharcourt teaching Hospital, Rivers State
- Country : Nigeria
- Subject : Mental Health
Abstract
This study investigated the factors associated with non-compliance to treatment regimen among tuberculosis patients in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, rivers state. A descriptive survey research was used for the study. Sample for the consisted of 83 tuberculosis patients in the Tuberculosis unit of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital at the time of study. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Validity of the instrument was ensured, reliability was ascertained using test re-test method, values were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation with a value of 0.8. Data obtained were analyzed using frequency and percentage table. Chi-square was used to test the hypothesis at p=0.05. Findings showed that patient-centered factors (socio-demographic status, educational background) as well as healthcare system-related factors (accessibility and availability of services) were among factors that influence non-compliance to tuberculosis treatment regimen. Hypothesis test reveals that there is no statistically significant relationship between patient’s age and their non-compliance to treatment regimen. Recommendations based on the findings include: tuberculosis patients be adequately health educated on the need to comply strictly with their treatment regimen as this would go a long way in ensuring better clinical outcomes.
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