A cross-sectional study to determine the health profile of patients attending private clinic at chandkheda, Ahmedabad

Abstract

Primary Health Care is the first contact between community and health system. Most of the ailments can be dealt with at this level. So if we know which health problems are more prevalent in community we can improve Primary Health Care. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at a private clinic at chandkheda, Ahmedabad to determine the prevalence of various common health ailments in the community. Study included 100 patients who presented to OPD during the study period. Their standard of living, level of education and their socio-economic status was also considered and all collected data was statistically analyzed. In this study, three most commonly observed disorders were respiratory tract infections (URTI) 17%, Cardiovascular disease 12%, and Gastrointestinal disease 12%. Majority of the diseases in this community can be totally controlled and prevented by taking hygienic measures and modifying their lifestyle, taking medical attention during first onset of symptoms, avoiding self medication, along with social, psychological and spiritual support by treating family physician with adequate information of prescribed medication, health education and follow up.