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Journal of Family and Community Medicine
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ISSN 2230-8229 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 526 articles in the index
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Trend and predictive modeling of hypertension risk using multiyear community health surveillance data: Evidence from 2019 to 2021
BACKGROUND: Hypertension remains a major global health burden, often undetected until complications occur. In Indonesia, evidence integrating multiyear surveillance data with machine learning (ML) to predict population-level risk remains limited. The objective of the study was to examine temporal…
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Inappropriate medication use and associated factors in geriatric patients with hypertension and diabetes
BACKGROUND: The potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are a list of drugs that should be avoided or used with caution in geriatric patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of PIMs use and potential risk factors in geriatric patients with diabetes mellitus (DM)…
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Thyroid function in pregnant Saudi women: A cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital
BACKGROUND: Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy can have significant implications for both maternal and fetal health. The physiological changes of pregnancy, including increased thyroxine-binding globulin and human chorionic gonadotropin-mediated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression…
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Comparative risk of depressive disorder in patients with diabetic neuropathy treated with gabapentin versus duloxetine: Retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Depressive disorders (DD) are highly prevalent in patients with diabetic neuropathy (DN), yet a little is known about how commonly used neuropathic agents, duloxetine and gabapentin, differentially influence psychiatric outcomes in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a…
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The association between group exercise and the quality of life of community-dwelling older adults in Indonesia
BACKGROUND: Indonesia has the fourth-largest older adult population with minimal physical activity levels globally. Physical inactivity reduces physical fitness and increases the risk of sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and social isolation, whereas group exercise promotes physical activity and develops…
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Understanding knowledge and practices of nutritional supplements in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
BACKGROUND: The use of nutritional supplements (NSs) has increased worldwide and is usually driven by improved health, athletic performance, and esthetics. However, motivations, practices, and health impacts differ across populations. The aim of this research was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and…
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Determinants of adequate antenatal care for underage mothers in Indonesia: Urban-rural inequities
INTRODUCTION: Child marriage and adolescent pregnancy are significant public health concerns in Indonesia associated with increased obstetric and perinatal risks. Adequate antenatal care (ANC) is essential to mitigate these risks. The objective of this study was to identify the predictors of…
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Effectiveness of family and peer support intervention on glycemic control, self-management, and quality of life in type 2 diabetes in rural Indonesia: A randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major global health burden, with many patients failing to achieve optimal glycemic targets. Family and peer support are recognized as important determinants of effective diabetes self-management. However, there is little evidence of the combined…
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A review of the global feasibility of medical malpractice insurance: Legal frameworks, economic viability, implementation challenges, and impact on patient safety
Medical malpractice insurance (MMI) is a critical determinant of healthcare quality, health partitioners’ behavior, and health system sustainability in many countries. Despite decades of global efforts to reform MMI, evidence of the structure, awareness, implementation, and the impact of its…
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with febrile convulsions admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
BACKGROUND: Febrile convulsions (FCs) are the most common type of seizures in children. They usually occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and affect 2%–5% of children worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children who have…
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Shaping the future of primary healthcare: Factors influencing medical students’ preference for family medicine specialty in Qatar
BACKGROUND: As countries strive to strengthen primary healthcare systems, understanding medical students’ specialty preferences, particularly for Family Medicine, becomes crucial. Objective of present study was to determine factors that influence medical students’ preferences for Family Medicine in…
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Awareness of prostate cancer and its screening tests in men in the Middle East: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant health issue characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland primarily affecting men 50 years old or older. The aim of this research was to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes of men in the Middle East towards PCa. A…
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Undergraduates’ perceptions of problem-based learning approach to developing skills and attitude at a College of Medicine in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
BACKGROUND: Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach. After decades of experience in implementing PBL in our medical curriculum, this study was carried out to assess the impact of PBL on undergraduates’ skills and attitudes and developing core competencies that effectively meet…