Testing and clinical history of peptic ulcer disease among patients attending the outpatient department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional study
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Prevalence of Peptic Ulcer disease, Wakiso Health Centre IV, Symptoms associated with peptic ulcer diseaseAbstract
Background:Peptic ulcer disease is a gastrointestinal tract disorder characterised by ulcerative patches on the
GIT mucosa lining. The study aims to assess the level of testing and clinical history of Peptic Ulcer disease among patients attending the Outpatient Department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District.
Methodology:
A systematic random sampling method was used among 100 respondents attending the Outpatient Department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using Microsoft Excel. Results were presented in tables, frequencies, and percentages.
Findings:
The findings revealed that 40 respondents had ever been tested for peptic ulcer disease, while 60 had never been tested. Regarding the time respondents were tested for peptic ulcer disease, the majority, 47 respondents, had been tested more than one year ago, followed by 31 respondents who had been tested within 6–12 months, while 22 respondents had been tested within less than 6 months. 53 respondents had ever experienced symptoms associated with peptic ulcer disease, whereas 46 respondents had never experienced such symptoms. Concerning duration of symptoms, the majority of respondents, 49, had experienced symptoms for more than one year. Respondents who had symptoms for 6–12 months were 33, while 28 respondents had experienced symptoms for less than 6 months. 38.0% were self-employed, while 31.0% were employed and another 31.0% were unemployed.
Conclusions:Peptic ulcer disease remains a major health concern that is highly prevalent among patients attending Wakiso Health Centre IV.
Recommendations:The Ministry of Health should also ensure consistent availability of essential drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease within health facilities.
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