A Cross Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Patients; Suffering from of Primary Hypothyroidism
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Thyroid disorders are believed to be a common health issue in India, as it is worldwide. However, there is a scarcity of data on the Knowledge, Awareness and Practices (KAP) among these patients. Aim: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among patients; suffering from of primary hypothyroidism. Objectives: 1) To study knowledge, attitude and practice of patients suffering from primary hypothyroidism.2) To study treatment adherence of patients suffering from primary hypothyroidism Material and Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted at tertiary care teaching of hospital of western Maharashtra; to study the KAP and treatment adherence of patients suffering from primary hypothyroidism. One hundred consecutive primary hypothyroidism participants, aged ≥18 years, who were on treatment for at least 3 months were included in the study to assess their KAP about the disease and adherence to treatment. In present study majority (71%) were the female’s patients who were suffering from hypothyroidism. Out of all 79% participants were unaware of correct the meaning of thyroid word and 67% failed to identify major functions of thyroid gland. Considerable number of patients accepted (88%) that hypothyroidism has affected life style. Regarding adherence, 87% participants were found to adherent to their treatment. Conclusion: Present study reported gap in the knowledge, attitude and practice of patients suffering from primary hypothyroidism.
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Dr. ThoratSukhadeo Lingaji, Dr. SheetalSarang Patil
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