Influence of patient related factors on health seeking behaviours among men with lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at Meru Level Five Hospital, Kenya

Muriuki, Festus Mwendia; Kirigia, Consolata

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20204386

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“…This was similar to study done in Meru Kenya on patient related factors influencing health seeking behavior among men suffering from LUTS which revealed that 78.6% (p<0.001) of the respondents agreed that lack of funds to cater for health care bill impended them from seeking health care. 11 This was also congruent to a study done on clinical care for patients with LUTS, which showed that high health care cost was associated with the low health seeking behavior. 12 Men who indicated that distance from their home to health care facility was not long were 2.21 [95% CI=1.01-4.84, p=0.047] times more likely to have high health seeking behavior compared to men who indicated that there was long distance to health care facility.…”

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Influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at a county referral hospital Meru Kenya

Muriuki

Mbithi²,

Oluchina³

2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Currently there is an increase in cases of men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) especially in low resource countries. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from LUTS attending surgical outpatient clinic at Meru county referral hospital, Kenya. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. Population involved 120 men suffering from LUTS, 2 physicians and 2 nurses. The study tools used were questionnaires, key informant interview guides and focus group discussion guides. The quantitative data was analyzed using chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Hypothesis testing was done at an alpha level of significance of 0.05 such that any p-values below the alpha were deemed significant. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically Results: Health institutional related factors which included adequate personnel 2.57 [95% CI=1.09-6.06, p=0.032], adequate drugs 3.14 [95% CI=1.36-7.23, p=0.007], treated well by the health care workers 2.95 [95% CI=1.18-7.36, p=0.021], short duration time taken to be served in the hospital 2.40 [95% CI=1.12-5.16, p=0.025] and distance to the health facility 2.21 [95% CI=1.01-4.84, p=0.047], significant parameters associated with health seeking behaviors Conclusions: There was significance influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from LUTS.

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Influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at a county referral hospital Meru Kenya

Muriuki

Mbithi²,

Oluchina³

2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…In Pakistan, more than half of the participants in a cross-sectional study had heard about PCa but only less than a quarter knew about its diagnostic test. 10 In Turkey, Imams demonstrated poor knowledge of PCa. 11 In rural parts of Kenya, more than three-quarters of men had heard about PCa but less than half were aware of its screening which resulted in a low level of general awareness of PCa .…”

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Knowledge of Prostate Cancer Among Men with Urinary Tract Infections at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Kaimenyi,

Gitonga,

Gichunge

2023

Int J Health Sci Res

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Background: Morbidity and mortality associated with cancer significantly contribute to the increasing non-communicable disease burden. Cancer affects populations across the lifespan but its diagnosis is disproportionately higher in later years of life. The Sub-Saharan Africa region, Kenya included has a high incidence of prostate cancer. Meru County has significantly contributed to the rising incidences of cancer including cancer of the prostate (19.4%). The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge level of PCa among men with UTIs and determine the associated factors. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional survey sixty-five men with UTIs were purposively sampled at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, outpatient department. A semi-structured researcher-administered questionnaire was used to capture participant demographic data, anthropometric details and knowledge of PCa. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (v.27) and was presented in tables and graphs. Results: The mean age of the participants was 61.8(±13.5). The majority were married (73.8%) and most were living in rural parts of Meru County (72.3%). Almost 2/3 had primary education and above (64.6%). There were more Christian participants (83.1%). History of BPH and PCa was reported by 43.1% and 32.3% of the participants respectively. The highly and recognized risk factors were older age and use of alcohol and tobacco (87.7%). The highly recognized signs and symptoms for PCa were incomplete emptying of the bladder (96.9%). Participants had high knowledge of PCa risk factors (68.9%) and signs and symptoms (82.7%). In general, participants had high knowledge of PCa (69.2%), a mean score of 76.6 % (±17.23) and a range of 27-100. The knowledge level of PCa was associated with the level of education [((1, χ2n=65) = 6.532, p = 0.038] although it was not a significant predictor. Conclusion and Recommendation: Men ≥40 years with UTIs are highly knowledgeable about PCa risk factors and signs and symptoms. There is a need to establish if the high knowledge translates to the prevention of the disease. Key words: Knowledge; prostate cancer; Urinary Tract Infections; Kenya

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“…5 Literature indicates that factors such as economic status, education level, knowledge and distance to health facilities influence health seeking behaviour. 6 Based on data obtained from health information system indicates that in Imenti North Sub county there were 3,593 cases of hypertension reported in 2013, 4419 cases in 2014, 3774 cases in 2015, 3,728 cases in 2016 and 2570 cases in 2017. This shows that the number of individuals suffering from hypertension has been persistently high.…”

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Factors affecting health seeking behaviour in hypertensive patients of Imenti North sub county, Kenya

Mwenda

Kirigia

Kamweru

et al. 2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Prevalence of non-communicable diseases like hypertension is raising hence a burden to low resource countries like Kenya. Purpose of the study was to determine factors affecting health seeking behaviour in hypertensive patients in Imenti North sub county, Kenya.Methods: A cross-sectional study design and cluster random sampling method was used to select five health facilities for study. Purposive sampling was used to select total of 212 patients from selected health facility proportionally. Spearman’s Rho correlation and bivariate logistic regression was used to check for strength of associations.Results: Patients interviewed had an average of 51 years and higher proportions were above 40 years of age. Married and female patients were (66.5%), and 60% respectively. An average of (42%) had a secondary level of education. Knowledge on lifestyle modification strategies was above average (68%).Conclusions: Health education given during hypertensive clinics had positive influence. Slow service delivery, long queues and the long waiting times for laboratory investigation results influenced patients’ health seeking behavior negatively. The study recommends the government of Kenya to develop policies on implementation of support groups among hypertensive patients in all hospitals and intensify campaigns on importance of seeking medical attention early. This will empower the patients on knowledge of hypertension management. The study also recommends health care providers to ensure reduced waiting time for the patients.

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Influence of patient related factors on health seeking behaviours among men with lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at Meru Level Five Hospital, Kenya

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Influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at a county referral hospital Meru Kenya

Influence of health institution related factors on health seeking behaviors among men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms attending surgical outpatient clinic at a county referral hospital Meru Kenya

Knowledge of Prostate Cancer Among Men with Urinary Tract Infections at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

Factors affecting health seeking behaviour in hypertensive patients of Imenti North sub county, Kenya

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