Individual factors associated with the occurrence of peptic ulcer disease among adults 18 years and above attending outpatient department Mukono general general hospital, Mukono district. A cross-sectional study.
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https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v2i7.16Keywords:
Peptic ulcer, Outpatient department, Mukono General Hospital, Individual behavioral factorsAbstract
Background
Peptic Ulcer Disease is a medical condition characterized by the formation of open sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach, the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), or occasionally in the lower part of the esophagus. The study aims to assess the Individual factors associated with the occurrence of peptic ulcer disease among adults 18 years and above attending the outpatient department in Mukono General Hospital, Mukono district.
Methodology
This study used a cross-sectional design to identify the individual factors associated with its occurrence among adults attending OPD in Mukono general. The study was conducted at Mukono General Hospital, which is located in Mukono district in the central region of Uganda on the Kampala –Jinjaroad. The collected data was analyzed using statistical software such as Microsoft Excel.
Results
The majority of the respondents 80 (80%) were employed, 53(53%)participants responded that they had never smoked before, and 58(58%) of the respondents were found to be current alcohol consumers at the moment. 38(38%) of the respondents were found to rarely do physical exercises throughout the week.
Conclusion
Individual behavioral factors such as constant alcohol consumption, smoking, and lack of physical exercise had a positive correlation with the occurrence of PUD.
Recommendations
The Ministry of Health should Launch public awareness campaigns to educate the population about the risk factors, symptoms, and complications of PUD and these campaigns should emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
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