Testing and clinical history of peptic ulcer disease among patients attending the outpatient department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional study

Background

Peptic ulcer disease is a gastrointestinal tract disorder characterised by ulcerative patches on the GIT mucosa lining. The study aims to assess the level of testing and clinical history of Peptic Ulcer disease among patients attending the Outpatient Department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. Methodology: A systematic random sampling method was used among 100 respondents attending the Outpatient Department of Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using Microsoft Excel. Results were presented in tables, frequencies, and percentages.