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Perception and utilization of traditional orthopaedic services by patients in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
(2016-09) Owumi, B. E.; Kolo, V. I.; Taiwo, P. A.
Despite the relative availability of modern medical services in Nigerian urban cities, orthopaedic patients have continued to patronize Traditional orthopaedic practitioners (TOP) even in the midst of low recognition. This study focused on the persistent utilization of traditional orthopaedic services (TOS) by patients in Ilorin. Health belief model was adopted as theoretical basis for the study. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were combined Multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents from across the study area. Questionnaire was administered to a total of 357 patients, while In-depth Interview (IDI) was conducted with 7patients and 14 purposively selected TOP. Majority of the respondents aged between 21 and 60 years (73.1%) were males (74.5%) and had secondary and tertiary education (76.6%) which did not affect their perception of TOS. It was further revealed that incidence of orthopaedic cases was higher in urban and semi-urban areas where most of the respondents (80.2%) resided. Also, Patients also believed that the use of supernatural methods and materials gave traditional treatment higher efficacy than its modern counterpart without resulting in complications as had been argued by previous scholars. The study recommended that funding be increased, and capacity building be encouraged to equip traditional orthopaedic practitioners to fill the huge gap inherent in Nigeria's orthopaedic health care sub-sector.
The role of significant others in the utilization of traditional orthopaedic services in Kwara State, Nigeria.
(2016) Owumi, B. E.; Kolo, V. I.; Taiwo, P. A.
Orthopaedic injuries contribute to most musculo-skeletal health challenges in developing societies partly due to increasing rate of technological advancement and its associated consequences. Despite the little recognition experienced, traditional orthopaedic service due to the 'severity of most orthopaedic injuries which sometimes 'left patients incapacitated, decision making regarding treatment is sometimes determined by significant others and has implication for patients well being. This forms the focuss of this paper which is hinged on the health belief model as framework for explanation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to elicit data. Questionnaire was administered to 357 randomly selected orthopaedic patients, while In-depth Interview (IDI) was conducted with 7patients and 14 practitioners. Findings revealed that majority of the patients (73.1%) belonged to the active age group (21-60 years); were males (74.5%) who engaged in occupations that predisposed them to orthopaedic injuries. Referral was mainly effected by family members (43:2%), former TOSP's patients (35.4%), friends (13.0%), and members of practitioners' ethnic groups (8.0%) who made these decisions because they were privy to effective treatment offered by the TOSPs. Intensive capacity building and collaboration with western practitioners was recommended for improved delivery of orthopaedic care.
The Role of significant others in the utilization of traditional orthopaedic services in Kwara State, Nigeria.
(2016) Owumi, B. E.; Kolo, V. I.; Taiwo, P. A.
Orthopaedic injuries contribute to most musculo-skeletal health challenges in developing societies partly due to increasing rate of technological advancement and its associated consequences. Despite the little recognition experienced, traditional orthopaedic service due to the 'severity of most orthopaedic injuries which sometimes 'left patients incapacitated, decision making regarding treatment is sometimes determined by significant others and has implication for patients well being. This forms the focuss of this paper which is hinged on the health belief model as framework for explanation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to elicit data. Questionnaire was administered to 357 randomly selected orthopaedic patients, while In-depth Interview (IDI) was conducted with 7patients and 14 practitioners. Findings revealed that majority of the patients (73.1%) belonged to the active age group (21-60 years); were males (74.5%) who engaged in occupations that predisposed them to orthopaedic injuries. Referral was mainly effected by family members (43:2%), former TOSP's patients (35.4%), friends (13.0%), and members of practitioners' ethnic groups (8.0%) who made these decisions because they were privy to effective treatment offered by the TOSPs. Intensive capacity building and collaboration with western practitioners was recommended for improved delivery of orthopaedic care.