Table 3 Therapeutic communication practices for CNCD patients at HTH
Variable | Frequency [250] | Percent [%] |
|---|---|---|
I am warmly welcomed to the health facility anytime I visit | Â | Â |
Disagree | 11 | 4.4 |
Agree | 239 | 95.6 |
I am well-educated about my health conditions | Â | Â |
Disagree | 74 | 29.6 |
Agree | 176 | 70.4 |
I am given adequate time for communication and interactions | Â | Â |
Disagree | 50 | 20.0 |
Agree | 200 | 80.0 |
The health professionals treat me with politeness | Â | Â |
Disagree | 29 | 11.6 |
Agree | 221 | 88.4 |
They are calm to always give me help when it’s required |  |  |
Disagree | 38 | 15.2 |
Agree | 212 | 84.8 |
I am motivated and encouraged to open up to be provided with the best healthcare needed | Â | Â |
Disagree | 62 | 24.8 |
Agree | 188 | 75.2 |
When I am leaving the health facility, farewell and words of encouragement are said to me | Â | Â |
Disagree | 129 | 51.6 |
Agree | 121 | 48.4 |
Generally, how do you feel before leaving the facility? | Â | Â |
Good | 161 | 35.6 |
Bad | 89 | 64.4 |
General therapeutic communication practices | Â | Â |
Good | 148 | 59.2 |
Bad | 102 | 40.8 |