ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND USE OF PROTECTIVE METHODS AMONG PATIENTS AVAILING HIV/AIDS HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL

ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND USE OF PROTECTIVE METHODS AMONG PATIENTS AVAILING HIV/AIDS HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to assess the access and use of protective methods among patients availing HIV/AIDS healthcare services in Anambra State University Teaching Hospital. Six research questions were formulated and tested with respect to the type of healthcare information available on HIV/AIDS, sources of information, awareness of information by HIV/AIDS patients, access to healthcare information, use of healthcare information, challenges of access to health care information and suggested solution to the problems. A survey method was adopted for the study. A total population of 356 HIV/AIDS patients was selected from the Anambra State University Teaching Hospital. Self-structured Questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection. Data collected was analyzed and presented using frequency distribution table, while hypotheses were tested using T-test of independent sample. The study found out that types of healthcare information sought for by majority of HIV/AIDS patients were signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS with 222(62.4%) respondents. Access to healthcare information was through internet with 179(50.3%) responses which was the most popular source of information. The purpose of use of healthcare information was to educate people on HIV/AIDS with a score of 271(76.6%). Findings of the hypotheses showed that there is no significant difference in types of healthcare information available for male and female HIV/AIDS patients in the selected tertiary health institutions in Anambra State University Teaching Hospital. The study concluded that there was access to healthcare information through various sources and formats but hindered by factors such as ignorance of people who do not believe in the real existence of HIV/AIDS and may never go for laboratory test or seek for information. The researcher recommended that government intervention is required to facilitate adequate provision of information. Moreso, information communication technologies are very essential in the delivery of healthcare services and in aiding adequate supply of vital information due to the fact that provision of qualitative healthcare services cannot be complete without information technology.

TABLE OF CONTENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Research Objective

1.4       Research Questions

1.5       Research Hypotheses

1.6       Significance of the Study

1.7       Scope and Limitation of Study

1.8       Operational definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.

Introduction

Concept of Healthcare Information

Meaning, Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Types of Healthcare Information Required By HIV/AIDS Patients

Availability of Healthcare Information on HIV/AIDS

Sources of healthcare Information on HIV/AIDS

Access to Healthcare Information on HIV/AIDS

Utilization of Healthcare Information on HIV/AIDS

Awareness of Information Resources on HIV/AIDS

The Challenges Faced By HIV/AIDS Patients in Accessing Healthcare Information

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Research Designed

Population of the Study

Sample and Sampling Technique Adopted

Instrument for Data collection

Reliability of the Instrument

Procedure for Data Collection

Procedure for Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

Introduction

Data Presentation and Analysis

Test of Hypotheses

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of the Study

Conclusion

Recommendations

References

Appendix 1

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

• Background to Study

Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Nigerian society is a burden that continues to grow with devastating human, socio – economic and security consequences, apart from an untold grief and human misery. The effect of HIV/AIDS is so enormous that it has created untold burden on human families’ in particular and society at large, wiping out societal developmental gains, increasing child mortality, decreasing life expectancy and creating millions of orphans in the society, especially in Nigeria.

ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND USE OF PROTECTIVE METHODS AMONG PATIENTS AVAILING HIV/AIDS HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL