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The perspectives of caregivers and health service providers on barriers to clubfoot management in Puri-Urban health facility in GhanaAgoalikum, S., Acheampong, E., Bredu-Darkwa, Peter, Bonah, S. 03 October 2024 (has links)
Yes / Purpose: Clubfoot is a common disabling condition that is prevalent across all populations. Approximately, one out of
750 children globally suffers from clubfoot, and around 150,000 to 200,000 children are born with clubfoot every year
with 80% of the cases occurring in developing countries. Clubfoot can result in mobility impairments when not properly
managed and researchers have argued that understanding knowledge and perceptions are key components to early
identification and effective management of clubfoot. The study explored the barriers to clubfoot management from the
perspectives of caregivers and healthcare providers in Duayaw Nkwanta, Ghana.
Methods: A total of 26 participants made up of 22 caregivers of children with clubfoot and six healthcare providers
were purposively sampled for the study guided by a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Qualitative data were
collected using a semi-structured interview guide through in-depth face-to-face interviews. Interviews were transcribed
and analyzed thematically and presented as findings.
Results: High cost of treatment, long travel distance, long hours spent at the treatment facility, non-availability of
clubfoot treatment services, late reporting of clients for treatment, and non-compliance of parents/caregivers with
treatment protocols were identified as the barriers to effective management of clubfoot.
Conclusion: These findings have substantial implications for current interventions to effectively manage clubfoot in
Ghana.
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