Analysis of the Premarital Health Examinations Results of Family Physicians in Isparta: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Aim: Family physicians, who are the primary providers of health care also perform a premarital examination, which is included in preventive services and required to ensure the continuation of healthy generations. This study was conducted to raise awareness and assess the current situation by analyzing the results of premarital examinations in the province of Isparta.
 Material and Method: This is a retrospective, epidemiological, analytical study. The data of 16.181 people who applied to family health centers in Isparta provinces and districts for any reason between the years 2017-2020, were analyzed retrospectively.
 Results: As a result of retrospective examination and analysis of premarital examination data of 16.181 people between 2017 and 2020, the average age was 29.70±8.70, VDRL-RDR was found in 0.2% of the individuals, TPHA in 0.1%, HBsAg in 0.9%, Anti-HBcIgM in 0.03%, Anti-HCV in 0.4%, and Anti-HIV positivity was not detected. Anemia was found in 3.5% of the individuals, and thalassemia carrier was found in 2.2%.
 Conclusion: Examinations in the family in the province of Isparta will also be completed in close proximity to family physicians, and premarital examination will be performed. In the training, detailed information was given about emphasizing the repetition of premarital examination by physicians.