Compliance in cystic fibrosis: an examination of infection control guidelines.
The goal of this research was to begin the process of evaluating acceptability of infection control (IC) recommendations to CF patients and their families, determine whether compliance with IC guidelines differs from compliance with traditional CF medical treatment with respect to the variables predictive of compliance, and assess which patients are most likely to comply with IC recommendations. Participants were recruited during routine outpatient visits at a regional CF center located in a pediatric hospital. The sample included 44 child and adolescent patients, aged 9-18 years and their guardian, and 27 adult patients. All patients completed questionnaires and interviews. Results of this preliminary study suggest that many individuals with CF are unaware of or unconcerned with the risks involved in infection transmission via social contact with other CF patients. Further, most participants reported that they could benefit from friendships with other CF patients. Health belief variables were found to be predictive of compliance with both IC guidelines and traditional medical treatments in the adult and parent sample, but not in the child sample. Possible explanations for study findings are discussed and recommendations for future research on IC compliance are highlighted.
Masterson
Tracy
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Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242, USA.
Wildman
Beth G
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Newberry
Benjamin
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Omlor
Gregory
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Bryson
Elizabeth
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Kukay
Ann
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires