Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus among industrial workers

The aim of the present study is to test the validity of application of a questionnaire for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus among industrial workers. The study was carried out in the Department of Roads, the Arab Contractor Company. The sample of the study included 210 workers selected by simple random sample. The method adopted in the present study was an interviewing form designed to include simple questions about common symptoms, signs and complications of diabetes. In addition, urine was tested by test tape. The researchers recommend application of the studied questionnaire for diagnosis of diabetes among industrial workers

Job satisfaction of the community doctors in Egypt

The aim of the study was to determine the aspects and the degree of job satisfaction felt by the rural community doctors in Egypt. Collection of data was carried out by an opinionnaire form which included indirect questions to measure job satisfaction of the community doctors. The analysis of 62 opinionnaires showed that there was a positive relation between job satisfaction of the community doctors and the standard of the technical resources in the Rural Health Centers and Units. Also, the availability of a place for residence for the community doctors and the suitability of the living condition of the Rural Health Centers and Units were important motivating factors for the community doctors to work at rural areas and for increasing their job satisfaction