morbidity patterns among king faisal university students, al hassa, kingdom of saudi arabia

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2007
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Abstract
Objectives : To explore the prevalent morbidity problems among students at King Faisal University. To identify the nature of referred cases and assess the efficiency of the referral system. Subjects and Methods : This was a retrospective, records-based descriptive study, involving the examination of the health records of students at King Faisal University, who attended the Medical Center for Primary Health Care services in a five-year period. A pre-tested compilation sheet was used for data collection. Results : Out of 2472 consultations, about 58 % of the diagnosed morbidity conditions were of infectious nature, mostly affecting the respiratory (62%), dental (14%), gastrointestinal (7%), and skin infections (5 %), with more prevalence among males. The non-infectious morbidity conditions were recorded more among females and included muscle and joints problems (16 %), allergic conditions (15 %), gastrointestinal (8 %), and trauma (5 %). Some of the encountered morbidity demonstrated seasonal variation. Case referrals were about 6 %, more in the non-infectious conditions, with a deficient feedback system. Conclusion : Quality improvement of the medical records and the establishment of a proper referral system are necessary. Health education on preventable morbid conditions should be organized and implemented.
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Authors ;Abdulrashid C Choudary;Ali I Al-Sultan;Tarek T Tawfik
Journal molecular biology reports
Year 2007
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http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2007;volume=14;issue=1;spage=35;epage=42;aulast=Choudary
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public aspects of medicine morbidity medical records university students

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