Factors that Influence the Practice Orientation of Doctor and Patients: A Case of Federal Medical Center Yola, Nigeria

The extent and types of communication during the consultation and the nature of the doctor-patient relationship are all significantly influenced by the Doctor’s clinical practice style.At the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Yola, Nigeria, a study on the doctor-patient relationship was conducted to determine how beliefs, attitudes, religion, and orientations affect the relationship between expectant women and obstetrics and Gynecologist. Pregnant women between 18 and 50 and older made up the study population, which was conducted using an empirical method (quantitative and qualitative). Data was acquired from administered questionnaires that examined how patients and clinicians perceived one another. Individual interviews and personal observations were also conducted. On Tuesdays and Thursdays during anti-natal days and other days for individuals with women-related concerns, an average of 40 interviewers were conducted; this was done in 3 weeks. The average age of the participating doctors was 36 years old (standard deviation: 0.828), with 80% being men and just 20% being women. They had been practicing for an average of 10 years. Eighty percent of the doctors were oriented on providing care on them. About 40% of medical professionals occasionally lack time to discuss patients’ opinions and issues. Most individuals who were either doctors or patients (46.7% and 43.3%, respectively) thought that communication barriers harmed their interactions. Nearly 46.7% and 45.6% of doctors and patients disagreed that religion and cultural humility impact doctor-patient relationships. It was once again discovered to be difficult among the doctors and patients surveyed that the patient prefers self-medication, with roughly 53.3% and 32.3% agreeing. According to the findings of this study, the doctor-patient interaction at the federal medical center in Yola, Nigeria, is significantly impacted by communication barriers.