Factors Influencing Patients' Desire for Companions During Clinic Visits
Author Information
Author(s): Kılınçarslan Mehmet Göktuğ, Dönmez Büşra, Kaya Beştepe Yasemin, Kırıkcıoğlu Büşra Nur, Akbaşoğlu Merve, Karakaya Bezar, Şahin Erkan Melih
Primary Institution: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Hypothesis
What factors influence patients' desire and decision to be accompanied during clinic visits?
Conclusion
Transportation needs are the main reason patients are accompanied to clinic visits, while many do not actually want a companion.
Supporting Evidence
- 58.6% of participants were female.
- Transportation needs significantly increased the likelihood of being accompanied.
- 73.7% of participants preferred not to have a companion during visits.
Takeaway
This study found that many patients need help getting to the doctor, which is why they bring someone with them, even if they don't want to.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study conducted with 285 patients using face-to-face questionnaires and logistic regression models.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the self-reported nature of the data and the specific cultural context of the study.
Limitations
The study sample was limited to a single clinic, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 58.6% females, with a mean age of 36.8 years; most were university graduates.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 9.67–71.29 for transportation need; 95% CI: 2.27–13.18 for marital status.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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