Knowledge and attitude of health professionals on confidentiality of patient health records (case study of ATBUTH Bauchi, Bauchi state) Department: Health Information Management By: yakubu82 Project ID: 7691 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractTitle: Knowledge and Attitude of Health Professionals on Confidentiality of Patient Health Records: A Case Study of ATBUTH Bauchi, Bauchi State Background: The confidentiality of patient health records is a fundamental aspect of healthcare ethics and is crucial for maintaining trust between patients and healthcare providers. This study examines the knowledge and attitude of health professionals at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria, regarding the confidentiality of patient health records. Objective: The primary objective of this research is to assess the level of knowledge and the attitudes of health professionals in ATBUTH toward patient health record confidentiality. This study also explores potential factors that may influence these aspects. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from a sample of health professionals working at ATBUTH. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather information on their knowledge and attitudes regarding patient health record confidentiality. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study found that a significant proportion of health professionals at ATBUTH demonstrated good knowledge of patient health record confidentiality principles. However, some revealed less favorable attitudes, with concerns about the adequacy of current confidentiality measures and potential breaches. Factors such as professional experience and training were associated with variations in knowledge and attitudes. Keywords: Health professionals, patient health records, confidentiality, knowledge, attitude, ATBUTH Bauchi, Bauchi State. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state