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An Assessment of Barriers to Effective Care for Children with Chronic Illnesses in Sokoto State Hospitals

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Background of the Study: Chronic illnesses in children, such as asthma, diabetes, and sickle cell disease, pose significant challenges to both healthcare providers and families. In Sokoto State, like many parts of Nigeria, children with chronic illnesses often face barriers that affect their care and quality of life. These barriers can range from limited access to healthcare resources, inadequate healthcare facilities, and lack of trained personnel, to socio-economic factors such as poverty and inadequate health education for caregivers (Abubakar et al., 2023). Chronic illnesses require long-term management, and timely interventions are essential to prevent complications and ensure optimal development in affected children.

Nurses play a central role in managing chronic illnesses in children, providing education, medication administration, monitoring, and offering psychological support. However, many challenges limit the effectiveness of care, including insufficient healthcare infrastructure, lack of specialized training for healthcare workers, and challenges in communicating with families about the importance of consistent care. This study seeks to assess the barriers to effective care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals, focusing on the role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in overcoming these challenges.

Statement of the Problem: Children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State experience significant barriers to receiving effective care, which can lead to poor health outcomes, frequent hospitalizations, and decreased quality of life. These barriers include healthcare infrastructure issues, insufficient training for healthcare workers, and socio-cultural factors that prevent families from adhering to treatment regimens. Despite these challenges, little is known about the specific barriers that hinder effective care for these children in Sokoto State hospitals. This study aims to identify and evaluate these barriers and explore potential solutions.

Objectives of the Study:

To identify the barriers to effective care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals.

To evaluate the role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in addressing these barriers.

To recommend strategies for improving the quality of care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals.

Research Questions:

What are the barriers to effective care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals?

How do nurses contribute to overcoming these barriers in the care of children with chronic illnesses?

What strategies can be implemented to improve care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals?

Research Hypotheses:

There are significant barriers to effective care for children with chronic illnesses in Sokoto State hospitals.

Nurses with specialized training in pediatric care are more effective in overcoming barriers to chronic illness management in children.

Socio-economic factors, such as poverty and low educational levels, significantly affect the care provided to children with chronic illnesses.

Scope and Limitations of the Study: The study will focus on children with chronic illnesses in hospitals in Sokoto State. Limitations include potential reporting biases from healthcare workers and patients' families, and the study's findings may not be generalizable to other regions of Nigeria.

Definitions of Terms:

Chronic Illnesses: Long-term health conditions that require ongoing management, such as diabetes, asthma, or sickle cell disease.

Effective Care: The provision of timely, appropriate, and continuous medical care that improves health outcomes for children with chronic illnesses.

Barriers: Factors that impede access to or the quality of healthcare services, such as lack of resources, infrastructure, or education.

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