A study of glycemic control and prevalence of neuropathy and foot ulcers at tertiary health care center

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-68
Author(s):  
Rajaram L Munde ◽  
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Chetan R Sarda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Health Care Center

Glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes at a primary health care center in Oman

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Al Balushi ◽  
Mahmod Al-Haddabi ◽  
Ibrahim Al-Zakwani ◽  
Mohammed Al Za’abi
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Primary Health Care Center ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Primary Health

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.

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