A DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND AWARENESS STUDY OF HYPERTHYROIDISM AMONG PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN WESTERN INDIA
Journal Title: GJRA-Global Journal For Research Analysis - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background and objectives- To study the demographic profiling and awareness of hyperthyroidism among patients reporting to our hospital. Methods- A randomized retrospective study was done consisiting of 50 patients who were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in the Out patient department of our hospital during two year period after approval by ethical committee. The data obtained were tabulated, analysed, assessed and formulated. Results- Females were more commonly affected, with age group of 60-69 being more commonly affected in the male and female category, with majority of patients belonging to the class III of kuppusamy socio-economic classification. On laterality males had more bilateral involvement with women having predominantly unilateral involvement. On treatment study, males were on a strict treatment regime as compared to their counterparts. In the socio-economic classification majority of class V category were not on any treatment. On awareness majority of male & female patients were equally unaware of the fact that they were suffering from hyperthyroidism. Conclusions- Our study showed that majority of female patients were affected, off treatment and unaware of the disease. Patients of lower socio-economic class were off treatment and unaware of the disease. As we found the group of 60-69 years were more commonly involved a thorough survey and screening of this age group is essential. With proper awareness, screening, check-ups, camps and education among we can make a remarkable difference in treatment in restoring visual function, appearance and help a reclusive patient to become socially reintegrated.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Devdatta J Gohel, Dr. Atul Kamath M, Dr. Dhananjay A Bhosale, Dr. Binita N Gadhavi
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