scholarly journals Maternal Risk Factors Influencing Birth Weight of New Borns: A Primary Health Care Center Based Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr P.Nanda Kumar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Maternal Risk Factors ◽  
Maternal Risk ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Primary Health

scholarly journals Awareness of Diabetic Foot and its Risk Factors in the General Population of Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 205-213
Author(s):  
Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna ◽  
Ghaida Abdullah R. Alshamlani ◽  
Alenezi,Ahlam Sultan F. ◽  
Reham Arif A. Alanazi ◽  
Shahad Fahis A. Alanazi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Primary Health

Background: Foot ulcers may be complicated to toe amputation or limb amputation which can be prevented by patient education on self-management and appropriate foot care procedures. Study Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the awareness of diabetic foot and its risk factors among the general population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in primary health care centers in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia, during the period from 1st September to 10th October 2021. Data was collected by personal interview with the attendees of the primary health care center, using a predesigned questionnaire. Results: Almost 60% of participants have knowledge about diabetic foot. The Source of information about diabetic foot was doctors and nurses in 13% and 11.9% social media in our study population. 62.7% know that diabetic foot risk may be reduced by controlling blood sugar level, 13% by checking the feet every day and several times a day, and 9.2% reported wearing shoes and socks on a daily basis. 65.6%, 66.7%, 48.4%, 82.6% and 62.1% knew that skin infections, foot abscess, bone infections, gangrene, and foot deformity are complications of diabetic foot respectively. Good knowledge of diabetic foot was significantly associated with age and educational level but not with marital status. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of diabetic foot and its related complications is relatively average. Due to the high incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Saudi Arabia, it is vital that the population has appropriate information and awareness about this illness to enable continued promotion of public health measures to limit its prevalence. It is also crucial for DM patients to understand the medication and lifestyle modifications that may enable them to better regulate their blood glucose and prevent the complications.

Non-Fatal Deliberate Self-Harm in Three Remote Indigenous Communities in Far North Queensland, Australia

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Rouen ◽  
Alan R. Clough ◽  
Caryn West
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Far North ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Self Harm

Abstract. Background: Indigenous Australians experience a suicide rate over twice that of the general population. With nonfatal deliberate self-harm (DSH) being the single most important risk factor for suicide, characterizing the incidence and repetition of DSH in this population is essential. Aims: To investigate the incidence and repetition of DSH in three remote Indigenous communities in Far North Queensland, Australia. Method: DSH presentation data at a primary health-care center in each community were analyzed over a 6-year period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2011. Results: A DSH presentation rate of 1,638 per 100,000 population was found within the communities. Rates were higher in age groups 15–24 and 25–34, varied between communities, and were not significantly different between genders; 60% of DSH repetitions occurred within 6 months of an earlier episode. Of the 227 DSH presentations, 32% involved hanging. Limitations: This study was based on a subset of a larger dataset not specifically designed for DSH data collection and assesses the subset of the communities that presented to the primary health-care centers. Conclusion: A dedicated DSH monitoring study is required to provide a better understanding of DSH in these communities and to inform early intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Asthma in a Primary Health Care Center Serving a Poor Population

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
Eloisa Malbrán ◽  
Graciela Laura Rey ◽  
Alejandro Malbrán
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Primary Health Care Center ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Poor Population
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