Prevalence and management behaviour of individuals with peptic ulcer due to helicobacter pylori in Owerri West local area, Imo state, Nigeria.
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2024-08
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Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Abstract
Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a significant health issue globally. This study aims to determine the prevalence of H. pyloriassociated peptic ulcers and to assess the management behavior among individuals in Owerri West Local Government Area (LGA), Imo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, targeting individuals aged 18 years and above in Owerri West LGA. A sample size of 439 respondents was determined using the Yammane formula and selected through a multi-stage sampling method. Data collection involved a combination of serological tests for H. pylori and structured questionnaires covering sociodemographic details, health information, lifestyle and dietary habits, access to healthcare, and management behavior of peptic ulcers. The validity and reliability of the instruments were ensured through expert review and a test-retest method with a reliability coefficient of 0.8. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained before the study commenced. Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of H. pylori infection among individuals diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease, with 82.5% testing positive for H. pylori. The demographic analysis showed a diverse population with the largest age group being 3140 years old and a slight majority of female respondents. Healthcare providersin the study included doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with varying years of experience. Civil servants and traders were the predominant occupational groups among the patient respondents. The Urea breath test was identified as the most widely available and accessible diagnostic method, considered highly effective by a majority of respondents. The management behavior for peptic ulcers varied, the predominant forms of management reported include proton pump inhibitors (190 patients, 84.4%) and antibiotics (175 patients, 77.8%). Dietary changes were also widely reported (128 patients, 56.7%), with fewer patients using herbal remedies (27 patients, 11.9%)orantacids (65 patients, 28.4%). Conclusion: The high prevalence of H. pylori infection among individuals with peptic ulcers in Owerri West LGA highlights the need for effective diagnostic and management strategies. The study underscores the importance of accessible and reliable diagnostic methods, as well as comprehensive management approaches, to address the burden of H. pylori-associated peptic ulcers in the region.
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A Master's thesis on management behaviour of individuals with peptic ulcer due to helicobacter pylori
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peptic ulcer, helicobacter pylori, diagnostic methods, empirical studies, data collection, department of public health
Citation
Achugwo, A. I. (2024). Prevalence and management behaviour of individuals with peptic ulcer due to helicobacter pylori in Owerri West local area, Imo state, Nigeria. (Unpublished Master's Thesis). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria