Lights and shadows in the implementation of community action for health
CONCLUSIONS: Participatory processes have demonstrated their ability to reposition the community as an essential part of the healthcare system. It would be interesting to use a measurement tool for participation in all community health actions, both to guide their design and planning and to assess the depth of participation and its impact on the process. Enhancing community action expectations for health in the near future involves promoting a community-oriented approach in primary care and intersectoral collaboration, which requires a significant institutional and policy commitment.PMID:38608387 | DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.202...
Source: Gaceta Sanitaria - April 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Pablo Nogueira Gonz ález Diana Gil Gonz ález Carlos Álvarez-Dardet Díaz Source Type: research
Approaches to Engaging Men During Primary Healthcare Encounters: A scoping review
Am J Mens Health. 2024 Mar-Apr;18(2):15579883241241090. doi: 10.1177/15579883241241090.ABSTRACTGender-responsive healthcare is critical to advancing men's health given that masculinities intersect with other social determinants to impact help-seeking, engagement with primary healthcare, and patient outcomes. A scoping review was undertaken with the aim to synthesize gender-responsive approaches used by healthcare providers (HCPs) to engage men with primary healthcare. MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases were searched for articles published between 2000 and February 2024. Titles and abstracts for 15,659 citation...
Source: Rural Remote Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Zac E Seidler Ruben Benakovic Michael J Wilson Margaret A McGee Krista Fisher James A Smith John L Oliffe Michelle Sheldrake Source Type: research
A nuanced exploration delving into malignant melanomas occurring in unexpected and less common anatomical locations
J Family Med Prim Care. 2024 Feb;13(2):800-803. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1778_23. Epub 2024 Mar 6.ABSTRACTMalignant melanoma originates from melanoma cells, which derive from the neuroectoderm of the ectodermal mucosa. The chameleonic presentation of malignant melanoma, its often asymptomatic nature, the rarity of the lesion, the grim prognosis, and the imperative for highly specialized treatment are critical factors that merit careful consideration. Herein, we report a compilation of five cases of malignant melanomas occurring at unusual anatomical locations, which were initially misdiagnosed, which on careful analysis wi...
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Reena Sinha Md Ali Osama Shadan Rabab C P Jaiswal Source Type: research
Effect of oral vitamin C administration along with iron supplementation for treating anaemia among adolescent girls - Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The evidence for role of vitamin C as an adjunct in iron and folic acid for treatment of anemia in adolescent girls will be generated once the systematic review and meta-analysis is completed.PMID:38605774 | PMC:PMC11006035 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_660_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ujwala U Ukey Sarita K Sharma Dhruv S Chitre Paras R Waghmare Aditi J Dabir Rohini Desai Neethubaby Palatty Source Type: research
Diagnosis of a recurred lesion in dermatophytosis patients after 2 weeks of antifungal therapy: A prospective observational study
CONCLUSION: This is the first study that described the clinical diagnosis and mycological profile of the various lesions recurring at the previous tinea infection site in patients with dermatophytosis. Such patients presented not only with recurrent lesions of fungal infection but also developed various dermatoses unrelated to fungal infection at the sites of previous tinea infection. Various factors, which could have resulted in the observed changes, are reinfection by dermatophytes at the sites of previous tinea infection, inadequate antifungal therapy or antifungal resistance; or due to the effects of various topical st...
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chandra S Sirka Bijayini Behera Swetalina Pradhan Arpita N Rout Kananbala Sahu Gaurav Dash Jayanti Jena Source Type: research
Comparison of size of the liver between patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and healthy controls
CONCLUSION: The liver size of persons with fatty liver was substantially more considerable than healthy people. The size of the liver was substantially linked with sex, age, BMI, fatty liver, and hepatic steatosis grade. A straightforward way to predict fatty liver is to use ultrasonography to determine the size of the liver.PMID:38605772 | PMC:PMC11006049 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_94_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Maryam Dorostghol Mohammad M Gharibvand Mohammad G Hanafi Azim Motamedfar Source Type: research
The 2021 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) guidelines and the outpatient management: Examining physician adherence and its effects on patient outcome
CONCLUSION: We found no significant difference in the patient outcomes, such as number of exacerbations of COPD and mortality, when comparing the 2021 GOLD guideline adherent versus GOLD guideline non-adherent management of COPD.PMID:38605771 | PMC:PMC11006038 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1397_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ricardo J Orozco David Rodriguez Krystal Hunter Satyajeet Roy Source Type: research
Antitubercular drug-induced lichen planus: A case study with a mini literature review
CONCLUSION: Lichenoid drug eruptions are characterized by type IV hypersensitivity reactions, and rechallenge is required to ensure safer treatment since the risk of disseminated and multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis increases with the cessation of antitubercular therapy.PMID:38605770 | PMC:PMC11006073 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_499_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sanjana C Shanmukhappa Winny John Vineeta Kevalramani Srivatsa Lokeshwaran Shireen Furtado Mahesh Nosenoor Source Type: research
Assessment of knowledge and prevalence of fibromyalgia among medical students and physicians in Riyadh region
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of FM was high, and there was poor knowledge among medical students and physicians regarding fibromyalgia.PMID:38605769 | PMC:PMC11006044 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_960_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Omalkhaire M Alshaikh Nujood Nasser Alawwad Shoug Sultan Alsubaie Aghadir N Alahmari Sultanah Al-Mutairi Khulud Al-Humaidi Meshal D Alanazi Source Type: research
Oral health-related quality of life among diabetic patients: A cross-sectional controlled study
CONCLUSION: It was concluded that diabetes has a negative effect on life quality. Diabetic patients have unsatisfactory oral health, which affects their QoL. The OHIP-14 is a reliable and valuable instrument to measure life quality.PMID:38605768 | PMC:PMC11006088 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1079_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Azizah F Bin Mubayrik Reem I Alhoqail Razan I Alhoqail Razan A B Dous Source Type: research
Perceptions of key stakeholders on peer led strength building program for suicide prevention among young adolescents: A qualitative study from Karnataka, India
CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that suicide is a preventable public health emergency and inaccessibility to existing as well as proper support systems was perceived as a major concern. Therefore, peer-led programs are beneficial in steering and improving help seeking behavior in suicidal adolescents.PMID:38605767 | PMC:PMC11006030 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_502_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kolar Sridara Murthy Meena Aruna Rose Mary Kapanee Anish V Cherian John Vijay Sagar Kommu Harsha Baid Latha Krishnamurthy Renibi Lepcha Source Type: research
The impact of weekly semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist, on kidney outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
CONCLUSION: Our study on the impact of weekly semaglutide in adults with T2DM reveals positive effects on kidney outcomes, including weight loss, glycemic control and improved urine albumin creatine ratio, and a reduced risk of nephropathy. These findings highlight the potential of semaglutide as a safe and effective treatment option for improving renal health in individuals with T2DM.PMID:38605766 | PMC:PMC11006082 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1031_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ahmad A Algarni Fahad S Alqarni Hanin A Shalaby Source Type: research
Internet addiction among MBBS students at a New Delhi medical college: Prevalence and determinants of a silent pandemic
CONCLUSION: IA is a prevalent public health concern among medical students in Delhi, with a majority of participants being addicted to some extent. Females showed a higher proportion of addiction compared to males. Certain internet activities, such as social networking and watching online videos, were significantly associated with IA. The study highlights the need for recognizing IA as a public health concern and further research to understand its impact on the youth. Longitudinal studies are recommended to observe the development and progression of IA over time.PMID:38605765 | PMC:PMC11006023 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_124...
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Husain Abbas Nazish Rasheed Utsav A Mani Mukesh Kumar Source Type: research
Quality of life and its determinants among hypertensive patients in a rural area of district Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - A community-based cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that QOL was poor among the hypertensive subjects as compared to healthy subjects.PMID:38605764 | PMC:PMC11006031 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_819_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sanjeev Kumar Bhagat Harsh Mahajan Shalini Srivastava Khushboo Juneja Source Type: research
Prehospital care and interfacility transfer of trauma patients before reaching the emergency of a level-1 trauma care center
CONCLUSION: The care of the trauma patients with respect to airway, breathing, circulation, and fracture immobilization was found to be grossly inadequate, emphasizing the need of structured and protocol based prehospital trauma care.PMID:38605763 | PMC:PMC11006027 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1271_23 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Upendra Hansda Tushar S Mishra Nitish Topno Sangeeta Sahoo Sreshtaa Mohan Sebastian Chakola Source Type: research
