Social-economic risk factors to peptic ulcer disease among student nurses of Kampala University Mutundwe campus, Lubaga division, Kampala district. A cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.51168/9n7dgj45Keywords:
Peptic ulcer disease, Student nurses, Peptic ulcer disease eradication, Kampala University Mutundwe campusAbstract
Background
Peptic ulcer disease can also be defined as a mucosa break greater than 3-5mm in the stomach or duodenum with a visible depth. The aim of the study is to assess the social-economic risk factors to peptic ulcer disease among student nurses of Kampala University Mutundwe campus, Lubaga division, Kampala district.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study design employing quantitative methods of data collection. A sample size of 56 respondents was used determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table achieved through convenient sampling of student nurses who were present for data collection. Data was manually analyzed and tallied, the results were processed using micro-Microsoft Word and Excel programs which was processed and presented inform of frequency tables, figures, pie charts, graphs and narratives.
Results
Majority 46(82%) of the respondents were not married while 10(18%) were married. 21 (38%) of the respondents were for other religions (Pentecostals) followed by 14(25%) who were Muslims, 12 (21%) who were Anglicans, and 9(16%) who were Catholics. 41(73%) of the respondents fasted while 15(27%) did not fast. 29(52%) respondents who had family members who smoked cigarettes or took alcohol and 27(48%) who neither smoked cigarettes nor took alcohol. 43(77%) of the respondents bought food while 13(23%) did not buy. The majority of the students depend on food prepared from restaurants.
Conclusion
Social economic risk factors to PUD cases among students were religions like Christianity and Muslim religion who engage in fasting, and having friends or family members who take alcohol, lack of adequate income to facilitate the student.
Recommendations
The students should be health educated about Peptic ulcer disease preventive measures.
The government should organize Peptic ulcer disease eradication campaigns targeting students and youths.
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