dc.contributor.advisor |
Matlakala, M. C.
|
|
dc.contributor.author |
Mujasi, Paschal Nicholas
|
|
dc.date.accessioned |
2014-01-13T05:51:47Z |
|
dc.date.available |
2014-01-13T05:51:47Z |
|
dc.date.issued |
2013-06 |
|
dc.date.submitted |
2014-01-13 |
|
dc.identifier.citation |
Mujasi, Paschal Nicholas (2013) Factors associated with health seeking behaviour of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Butaleja District in Uganda, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13063> |
en |
dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13063 |
|
dc.description.abstract |
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant cause of morbidity in Uganda. TB control in the Ugandan district of Butaleja remains poor, characterised by TB case detection and cure rates below national targets. A qualitative exploratory and descriptive study was conducted to identify factors associated with health-seeking behaviour of TB patients in Butaleja district; with an aim to present recommendations for promoting positive health-seeking behaviour amongst the patients. Data was collected through individual in-depth interviews with seven diagnosed TB patients and analysed using Creswell’s (2009:186) analytic spiral steps. The findings revealed three major themes, namely; the nature of health-seeking behaviour, factors associated with the health-seeking behaviour and advice to others experiencing similar symptoms. The health-seeking behaviour of participants was generally poor, characterised by delay in seeking proper medical treatment for TB. Health system, individual and social factors contributed to poor health-seeking behaviour among the participants. The study recommends health system and community interventions targeted at individuals to improve health-seeking behaviour for Pulmonary TB |
en |
dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (xi, 117 leaves) |
|
dc.language.iso |
en |
en |
dc.subject |
Butaleja district |
en |
dc.subject |
Diagnosed Tuberculosis patients |
en |
dc.subject |
Health-seeking behaviour |
en |
dc.subject |
Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
en |
dc.subject.ddc |
616.995009761 |
|
dc.subject.lcsh |
Tuberculosis -- Patiets -- Uganda -- Butaleja District |
en |
dc.subject.lcsh |
Health behavior -- Uganda -- Butaleja District |
en |
dc.title |
Factors associated with health seeking behaviour of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Butaleja District in Uganda |
en |
dc.type |
Dissertation |
en |
dc.description.department |
Health Studies |
en |
dc.description.degree |
M.A. (Public Health) |
|