FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO NON-ADHERENCE TO ANTIBIOTICS AMONG THE YOUTH ATTENDING ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL NSAMBYA, KAMPALA DISTRICT, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.70659/gjhib.v2i8.18Keywords:
Non-Adherence, Antibiotics, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala DistrictAbstract
Background
Non-adherence to antibiotics among youth is a serious health issue that can lead to antibiotic resistance and prolonged illness. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to non-adherence to antibiotics among youth attending St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya, in Kampala District.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study design with a simple random sampling technique was employed; data were collected from a sample of 50 respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire with closed-ended questions as the data collection tool. Data was later analyzed manually using tally sheets, computed into frequencies and percentages using the Microsoft Excel program with bar graphs, pie charts, and tables for easier interpretation.
Results
50 respondents participated in this study, 26 were males, while 24 were females. 56% of the respondents were between 21-25 years of age, whereas the least of the respondents (24%) were in the age range of 15-20 years. The majority, 64% of the respondents, were single, and a minority (4%) were divorced. 42% of the respondents found it difficult to purchase antibiotics 60% of the respondents didn’t have health literature about antibiotic medications. 40% stopped taking the antibiotic medications as the symptoms and signs stopped. 36% were strongly influenced by friends (peers), and 40% didn’t think it was essential to finish the antibiotic dose. 52% of the respondents had poor health care provider relationships with patients and didn’t follow up on their patients’ medications.
Conclusion
Poor knowledge and a health care provider relationship with patients, little or no information given to the patients about the antibiotics, and no follow-up of medications by the patients proved to be a hindering factor to adherence
Recommendations
Awareness of antibiotic resistance among patients of the outpatient department and neighboring communities is to be conducted
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