Research
A Study on Hypertension in School Children of Chitradurga District, Karnataka
Background: The hypertension in children need not be secondary. The essential hypertension is also increasing in trend. The available literature suggests that there is wide variation in the prevalence of hypertension. This study was taken up with the aim of studying the prevalence and factors responsible for hypertension in school children. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to study the prevalence of hypertension in 1,734 school children in Chitradurga district from June 2011 to August 2011. A detailed history was taken in a predesigned proforma. The data thus obtained was compiled and analyzed. Results: The prevalence of hypertension in children in this study was 2.5% and more in females compared to males. The prevalence was higher after 10 years of age. Family history was one of the important risk factor for hypertension in children. The prevalence was also higher in children with higher BMI percentiles. Conclusion: Hypertension is not only common in children but also a neglected entity in children. This calls for urgent attention for the policy makers to begin the preventive measures as early as possible in the life to prevent the co morbidities.
Determinants and Effects of Non Adherence to Drugs in Type 2 Diabetes Melltus in a Teaching Hospital
Abstract Background The adherence to diabetic drugs is a key issue to maintain the glucose levels in optimal limits and prevention of complications. The health care system cannot provide individual care to each patient due to paucity in resources. The problem with poor self management of diabetes despite improved technology is escalating the problem of diabetes related problems. This study was mainly taken up to study the rates and factors influencing the non adherence in a chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods A cross sectional study was undertaken for a period of three months in outpatient department of Basaveshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chitardurga. The patients were chosen randomly, and a predesigned and structured questionnaire was administered for the participants. The data thus obtained compiled and analysed using appropriate statistics.
