JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2020
Patient Satisfaction in Out-patient Services at a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Patient satisfaction is an important and commonly used valid indicator for the measurement of service quality. Patient responses to healthcare services are one of the best ways to obtain information about patient views regarding the quality of healthcare. The main aim of the study was to find out the patient's satisfaction level in the tertiary care center. ⋯ The mean score and percentage of patient satisfaction were high in the hospital. However, the accessibility and availability of medical personnel were only a matter of concern.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2020
Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common gynecological presentation, accounting for at least 20% of all new outpatient visits. It has been recognized that thyroid dysfunction may have profound effects on the female reproductive system. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are associated with a variety of changes, including delayed onset of puberty, anovulatory cycles, and abnormally high fetal wastage. Hence, this study was conducted to know the thyroid status of the patient with abnormal uterine bleeding. ⋯ Most females with abnormal uterine bleeding were euthyroid. Menorrhagia was the most common pattern of abnormal uterine bleeding.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2020
Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among People Attending Medical Camp in a Community Hospital.
Diabetes is a health problem on the rise in developing countries like Nepal. Often in the suburban and rural areas, patients are diagnosed in the late stages with complications. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of diabetes type 2 in a community hospital of Nepal. ⋯ Prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 in our study population is quite high. Early detection of diabetes mellitus type 2 can be a good screening tool for early treatment and prevention of complications.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2020
Prevalence of Congenital Malformations among Babies Delivered at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Congenital malformations have emerged as a major cause of stillbirths and neonatal mortality. It is a common cause of morbidity and mortality not only in the newborn but also in childhood and beyond. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of congenital malformation at birth. ⋯ Congenital malformation plays a major role in the mortality and morbidity of neonates as well as children. The genitourinary system was the most common system involved.