Prevalence Of Hernia Among Fishermen Population In Kutch District, India.
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ABSTRACT
Abstracts Background & Objective:
To assess the Prevalence of hernia among fishermen population in Kutch District, India.Methodology:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 553 adults living in Kutch District, Gujarat, India, during July to August 2014. Chi-square test was used for comparisons. Confidence level and p-value were set at 95% and 5%, respectively.Results:
Lingual hernia had highest prevalence (21.8%) followed by Incsional (15.7) and paraumbelical (13.7%). Hernia of right-direct had 45.9% of prevalence which was highest among all followed by left direct (30.1%) and right-indirect (12.1).Conclusion:
The prevalence of hernia among fishermen population was higher than general populations. Early diagnosis, easily accessible health facilities and health education are important to prevent complications.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Language:
English
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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