Health-Seeking Behaviour of Orthopedic Trauma Patients Attending Saint Joseph Hospital in Koforidua, Ghana
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: In Ghana, several options including orthodox medicine, traditional medicine, and self-medication are available to those who seek health, but the choice of any of these options is influenced by several factors, including the level of education and socio-economic background of the health-seeker. Limited healthcare availability, accessibility and socio-economic characteristics are also cited to be determinants of one’s health seeking behaviour. Objectives: This study examined the health seeking behaviour of orthopedic patients, by examining their types of trauma and the relationship between their socioeconomic characteristics and health-seeking behaviour. Methodology: The study was a hospital based cross-sectional study conducted at Saint Joseph hospital in Koforidua, Ghana, where 257 both males and females aged 20years or older visiting the facility were recruited to participate in the study. Data were analyzed using the SPSS programme IBM version 20. One sample t-test and regression analysis to evaluate possible relationship between the explanatory variable and health seeking behaviour. A p<0.05 was considered as statistically significance. Results: The findings revealed that most reported trauma was fractures 242(94.2 %). Employment status (p˂0.005), type of community or residence (p˂0.028) was significantly related with health seeking behaviour. No relationship however existed between age, gender, educational background and other socio-economic characteristics. Conclusion: The study established that, there is relationship between employment status, type of community or residence and health seeking behaviour.
Authors and Affiliations
Dorothy Baffour-Awuah, Msn Mph Rn Kwabena Acheampong, Mph Yeboah Francis Bsn Rgn
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