ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

This study assessed the factors influencing drug regimen compliance among diabetes patient Asubiaro State hospital Osogbo in Osun State. The objective of the study was to assess the factors influencing drug regimen compliance among diabetes patient.

METHODOLOGY

A descriptive design was employed for the study. Convenient sampling technique( one hundred and twenty samples was used) and a self-administered semi structure questionnaire was used to gather information from a sample size of 120 respondents in Asubiaro state hospital Osogbo in Osun state Data generated was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Version 20.

FINDINGS

The results were presented using descriptive statistics. The findings shows that all of the respondents (100%) has knowledge about diabetes mellitus but (70.8%) are complying with the prescribed drug regimen. Statistically, a significant relationship was found between socio economic status (P value 0.016)(table 5), and drug regimen compliance of diabetes patients attending Asubiaro state hospital, osogbo Osun state , and no significant relationship was found between level of education, occupational status, among the factors responsible for drug regimen compliance among diabetes patients.

CONCLUSION

Based on the findings of this study, the study concludes that non-compliance with treatment regimens among diabetic clients admitted in Asubiaro state hospital osogbo is mainly due to socio economic status, level of education, occupation and side effect of the drugs used. It is evidenced that non-compliance to treatment regimens among diabetic clients exposes them to secondary disease and a great threat to their recovery. 

TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGE

Certification i

Abstract ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Table of content v - vii

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction 1

Background 1

Statement of problem 3

Objectives of the study 3

Hypothesis 4

Limitation 4

Scope of the study 4

Operational definition of terms 4-5

CHAPTER TWO

Literature review 6-13

Conceptual framework 13

Application of theory to the study 13-15

CHAPTER THREE

Research Methodology 16

Research design 16

Research setting 16

Target population 16

Sampling technique and sampling size 16

Instrument for data collection 17

Method of data collection 17

Validity/reliability of instrument 17

Method of data analysis 17

Ethical consideration 17

CHAPTER FOUR

Data analysis and interpretation 18-29

Testing of hypothesis 30-31

CHAPTER FIVE 

Discussion of findings 32-34

Implication for nursing 34

Summary 35

Conclusion 36

Recommendation 37

References 38-40

APPENDIX

Question