Assessment of factors influencing health seeking behaviour among patients attending ophthalmology clinic, university of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7241 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractHealth seeking behavior refers to the actions taken by individuals to address their health concerns or seek medical care. This research study was a descriptive survey carried out to assess factors influencing health-seeking behavior among clients/patients at the Opthalmology clinic, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State. The objectives of the study were to identify the factors influencing health-seeking behavior among clients/patients, to identify the socioeconomic factors that influence health-seeking behavior among clients/patients, and to assess the barriers preventing clients/patients from seeking early medical care for ophthalmic diseases. 50 respondents were used for the research. The information from the research was manually analyzed and presented using frequency tables and bar charts. Hypotheses were tested using chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. The analysis revealed that 44% strongly agreed that patients are more likely to seek medical attention if they perceive their eye problem as serious or life-threatening, and 58% strongly agreed that low income and unemployment can limit access to healthcare services due to financial constraints, and 56% strongly agreed that lack of health insurance for healthcare services can be a significant deterrent for patients, especially those with limited financial resources. In conclusion, it was recommended that health-seeking behaviors should be expanded to capture the knowledge, attitude and beliefs regarding the various options of care available, the government should subsidize health care for patients to encourage seeking eye medical care and healthcare providers should communicate effectively with patients, using plain language and avoiding medical jargon. Keywords: Health, Seeking, Behavior, and influence...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State