Consumption of Primary Health Care Services for Prevention and Control of Common Diseases

Innime Righteous

doi:10.56201/ijhpr.vol.5.no2.2019.pg31.40

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Consumption of Primary Health Care Services for Prevention and Control of Common Diseases

Innime Righteous

Abstract

The study examined the Consumption of primary health care services for the prevention and Control of common diseases in Amassoma Community, Bayelsa State. The objectives were to assess the level of PHC Consumption, identify socio-economic and cultural factors influencing Consumption, examine the relationship between PHC use and the prevention and Control of common diseases, and recommend strategies to enhance effective service use. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, targeting 250 adult residents selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising demographic information and Likert-scale items. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and mean scores, were used to summarize the data, while chi-square analysis tested the hypothesis at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed moderate Consumption of PHC services, with timely treatment being the most common form of engagement. Financial constraints, cultural beliefs, and education level were identified as major factors influencing Consumption. Regular use of PHC services was significantly associated with the prevention and effective Control of common diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory infections (χ2 = 8.76, df = 1, p < 0.05). Respondents suggested that improving the availability of medicines and equipment, conducting health education campaigns, and reducing service costs could enhance PHC uptake. The study concluded that while PHC services positively impact disease prevention and Control, socio- economic and cultural barriers limit effective Consumption. It recommended targeted interventions to address these barriers, including community education, subsidized services, and increased resource allocation to PHC facilities. The findings provide insights for policymakers, health practitioners, and community leaders seeking to improve health outcomes in rural and semi-urban Nigerian communities.

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