Caring practices of medical interns for chronically ill patients at Jimma University Medical Center: A cross- sectional study

Abstract

Background: The increasing prevalence of chronic disease and death from those diseases in both developed and developing countries is a considerable concern to numerous international organizations. Data on practice of medical interns in chronically ill patient care is deficient in Ethiopia. Objective: this study is aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of medical interns in caring for chronically ill patients at Jimma University Medical Centre. Method: Across-sectional study was conducted with self-administered approach for data collection. Multiple regression was done and P-value 25years old [AOR=2.757 95% CI: 1.391-5.465]. Conclusion: Caring practice medical interns for chronically ill patient is low. This finding clearly indicates the importance of better follow up of caring practice of medical interns for chronically ill patients.

Keywords

• chronically ill patient
• chronic disease
• care practice