Factors Influencing Compliance to Treatment Regimen Among Renal Patients Attending Two Selected Teaching Hospital in Ogun State (Published)
Kidney disease involves the progressive decline of kidney function, leading to complications like cardiovascular disease, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances. Poor knowledge and non-compliance with treatment regimens exacerbate these issues, increasing morbidity, mortality, hospital visits, and reducing patients’ quality of life. This study investigated factors affecting treatment compliance among renal patients at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital and Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ogun State. A descriptive cross-sectional design surveyed 340 renal patients from these institutions, with 191 and 149 respondents from each hospital respectively, selected via simple random sampling. Data were collected using self-structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 23.0, with results displayed in frequency-percentage tables and hypotheses tested at a 5% error level. Findings indicated that 65.7% of respondents were female, predominantly aged 26-35. Over half were employed, with a significant portion earning N50,000 – N100,000. The study identified the high cost of kidney disease medications as the primary factor (x=3.11) influencing treatment compliance. Recommendations include exploring financial assistance or insurance coverage to reduce the cost burden of managing kidney disease and improving access to affordable healthcare services, such as subsidized medications, lab tests, and dialysis, particularly for financially challenged patients.
Keywords: Compliance, Disease, Factors, Kidney, influencing