Research
Drug Therapy Problem and Contributing Factors among Ambulatory Hypertensive Patients in Ambo General Hospital, West Shoa, Ethiopia
Background: Hypertension is the most serious health problems in the world. Though modern medicine can improve the well-being, its benefit can be compromised by drugrelated problems (DTPs). Objective: The objective of the study is to determine both type and number of drug related problems and factors affecting it in Ambo General Hospital. Methods: A hospital based cross – sectional study was conducted. All patients who had contact time during the data collection were included. Trained data collectors collected the data. Result and conclusion: A total of 151 ambulatory hypertensive patients were found during data collection period in Ambo general Hospital. A maximum of 200 drug therapy problems were found. The mean DTP was 1.32 + 0.47. The most common DTP was indication type problems. The maximum number of DTPs was three. None of the independent variable is associated with both presence and number of Drug Therapy Problem.
Glycemic Control and Self-Care Practice among Ambulatory Diabetic Patients in Ambo General Hospital, West Showa, Ethiopia
Background: The main goal in diabetes care is to improve the patient’s quality of life, to maintain satisfactory metabolic control and to retain minimal complications caused by diabetes mellitus (DM). To accomplish these goals, selfcare has a great role. However, most patients don’t control their blood sugar label. The objective of this study was to investigate status of glycemic control and self-care practice among Ambulatory diabetes patients in Ambo General Hospital. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted from 01 February to 30 May 30/ 2014. Sample population includes all diabetes patients who will come for checkup during data collection period. The data was collected with structured questionnaires and check list by trained data collectors. Data was cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 20.
