KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE OF REGULAR MEDICAL CHECK-UPS AMONG THE STAFF OF EDO SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Assessment of the knowledge, perception and practice of regular medical check-ups among staff of Edo Specialist Hospital,Benin City, Edo State.
Background: Routine medical check-up is a practice of preventive medicinethat plays an essential role in health care. It usually involves a thorough history, physical examination and screening of apparently well individuals or stable individuals of all age groups and genders who are being managed for known medical conditions with chronic courses conducted regularly by qualified healthcare professionals. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of regular medical check-ups among staff of Edo Specialist Hospital,Benin City,Edo State.
Method:A cross-sectional study was conducted among the staff of Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique comprising two stages was employed to select respondents and data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS vs 27.0. Significance was established at p
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