scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of self care practices among hypertensive patients at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Busha Gamachu Labata ◽  
Muktar Beshir Ahmed ◽  
Ginenus Fekadu Mekonen ◽  
Fekede Bekele Daba
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Jimma University

scholarly journals Self-care practice and glycaemic control amongst adults with diabetes at the Jimma University Specialized Hospital in south-west Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalew Hailu ◽  
Wudineh H. Mariam ◽  
Tefera Belachew ◽  
Zewdie Birhanu
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Jimma University

Background: The main goal in diabetes care is to improve the patient’s quality of life, to maintain satisfactory metabolic control and to retain minimal complications caused by diabetes mellitus (DM). Thus, this study has assessed self-care practice and glycaemic control amongst adults with diabetes mellitus. Setting: A facility-based study amongst the diabetic follow-up clinic at Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 01 April to 30 April 30 2010. A total of 343 diabetic patients were selected using a systematic sampling method. The data were collected by structured questionnaires and a medical card review; anthropometric measurement was done by trained nurses.Results: The study showed that 53% of the respondents had diabetes related knowledge. The study also found that 64% of the respondents were physically less active, and 17% of the respondents were walking on foot for less than 30 minutes per a day. Only 18.1% of the respondents were able to control their Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) to level below 126 mg/dL.Conclusion: The present study illustrates that the level of knowledge about diabetes and selfcare practices amongst diabetic patients were meager. In addition, it showed that respondents’ level of physical activity, their educational status, and the dose of oral hypoglycaemic agents taken by the respondents significantly affected glycaemic control.

scholarly journals Impact of Sleep Disturbances on the Quality of Life Among Schizophrenic Out-patients of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 684-691
Author(s):  
Aman Dule ◽  
Mustefa Mohammedhussein ◽  
Mohammedamin Hajure
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Jimma University

Aim: Current study was aimed to assess the impacts of sleep disturbances on patient’s quality of life. Background: Schizophrenia is a syndrome, which affects sleep. Up to 80% of schizophrenic patients complain of sleep disturbances which affect the quality of life Objectives: To assess the association of sleep disturbances and quality of life and other contributing factors among schizophrenic patients on follow-up treatment at Jimma University Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a consecutive sampling of 411 out-patients at Jimma University medical center was employed from April 21-June 20, 2019. Sleep disturbances and the quality of life were assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index and WHOQOL-BREF, respectively. Epi data version 3.1 and SPSS version 23.0 software was used. Chi-square and independent samples t-test were used for association and P-value < 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. Results: Most participants had sleep disturbances and the mean score of positive scale on PANSS was higher for patients with sleep disturbances. About one-fourth of the patients had very good subjective sleep quality and > 85% of sleep efficiency was reported by 139 participants. More than half (51.1%) of the subjects had used sleep medication and the majority (64.7%) of them were reported daytime dysfunctions in the past month. The social domain (M±SD=3.92±2.51, t=8.46, p= <0.001, eta2=0.15) and overall WHOQOL (M±SD=57.60±16.87, t=9.24, p= < 0.001, eta2= 0.17) score had a large difference of means and about 15% and 17% of the variance in sleep disturbance have been explained. Conclusion: Generally, the finding of the current study was in agreement with most of the previous studies and sleep disturbances respectively moderate to significant effects on the patient’s quality of life.

scholarly journals Isoniazid preventive therapy utilization rate and associated factors in adult HIV/AIDS patients in Jimma University Specialized Hospital ART clinic, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gudeta Imana Jaleta ◽  
Vinodhini Rajamanickam ◽  
Kifle Woldemichael
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Jimma University

Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most frequent life-threatening infection and a common cause of death for people living with HIV (PLHIV). The influence of TB and HIV infection has enhanced the magnitude of both epidemics. Several clinical interventions recommended early diagnosis in PLHIV and treating latent TB infection (LTBI) with Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) along with antiretroviral therapy (ART). IPT is one of the key interventions recommended by the world health organization (WHO) for the prevention of TB in patients infected with HIV. Hence, this study aimed to determine IPT utilization rate among adult HIV infected patients enrolled in HIV care and qualitative analysis, which explore the factors that influence IPT use among PLHIV under follow-up, Health care providers (HCPs) and TB/HIV coordinators working in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH) ART clinic. Methods: An Institution based mixed cross-sectional study was conducted in JUSH ART clinic. Adult HIV infected patients were enrolled by a systematic sampling technique from the registered medical records of JUSH HIV care. PLHIV who were on follow-up and eligible for IPT during the study period, permanent HCPs and TB/HIV coordinators working in ART clinic were included in the qualitative investigation using semi-structured questioners and in-depth interviews. All statistical analysis was compiled by Epi data 3.1 and SPSS 20. Results: Demographic and clinical factors are not significantly associated with IPT use but ethnicity (P≤ 0.02**) was highly significant with IPT use in logistic regression model. Overall, 59.2% of the patients have been prescribed and taken at least one-month course of IPT. The results of in-depth interviews are grouped into three core categories as patient perceptions, HCPs and TB/HIV coordinator perspectives. Discussion and conclusion: PLHIV, HCPs and TB/HIV coordinators suggested their overall response as periodic counseling for target groups, educating the benefits of IPT and increasing public awareness on TB prophylaxis in PLHIV will increase the acceptance and implementation of IPT in large scale. Higher attention should be provided in linking all HIV patients to the nearest health facilities for receiving free service packages and medical care. Key words: IPT, TB /HIV, PLHIV, ART, INH prophylaxis

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