5 research outputs found
Survey on the prevalence of dyspepsia and practices of dyspepsia management in rural Eastern Uganda
Aim: To investigate the current prevalence and management of dyspepsia in rural Eastern Uganda.
Methods: Residents older than 18 years of age across 95 study sites in Namutumba District, Eastern Uganda were surveyed. Each respondent was administered a questionnaire about dyspepsia and pertinent health-seeking behaviors. Health workers at 12 different clinics were also assessed on their competence in managing dyspepsia. Proportion-based analysis was used to determine self-reported outcome variables reported in this study, including: prevalence of dyspepsia; breakdown of symptoms; initial diagnosis location; management strategies; and appropriate medication usage.
Results: 397 residents (average age of 41.2 years) participated in this study (54.4% males, 45.6% females). 57.9% self-reported currently having dyspepsia, of average duration 4.5 years. Of this subset, 87% reported experiencing epigastric pain, and 42.2% believed that ulcers were wounds in the stomach. Only 3% of respondents had heard of
Conclusion: There is a high incidence of dyspepsia in Eastern Uganda, and current management strategies are poor and inconsistent, and may contribute to antibiotic resistance. Further studies are needed to investigate the causes of dyspepsia to guide appropriate management
Lubiprostone used with polyethylene glycol in diabetic patients enhances colonoscopy preparation quality
AIM: To assess the additive effect of lubiprostone on the quality of colon preparation in diabetics given single-dosed polyethylene glycol electrolyte (PEG) for colonoscopy