Open AccessSocioeconomic Study on the Prevalence and Pattern of Various Neurological Disorders in Urban and Rural Areas
Author(s) -
Imran Ullah,
Sajid Ali,
Hanif Ur Rahman,
Said M. Ali,
Zia Ullah,
Fawad Ali
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
scholars journal of applied medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2347-954X
pISSN - 2320-6691
DOI - 10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i03.024
Subject(s) - medicine , socioeconomic status , rural area , neurology , environmental health , spinal cord , pediatrics , psychiatry , population , pathology
Neurological disorders are defined as problems that affect the brain as well as the nerves located throughout the human body and the spinal cord. Underlying, metabolic or electrical imbalances in the brain, spinal cord, or other nerves can cause a variety of adverse effects. Aim of the study: The Socio-Economical on The Prevalence and Pattern of Various Disorders Regarding Neurology in Urban and Rural Areas of kpk was studied in this study. Methodology: The research was carried out in the Department of Neurology at dhq Hospital Timergira on the urban and rural populations of the KPK district of Peshawar. In a two-phase design, each area received a proportional representation in sample size allocation, and the probability proportional to size (PPS) technique was applied. An individual's case of neurological illness was only confirmed after a professional evaluation. A total of 260 patients (out of 7800 samples) tested positive for neurological diseases, yielding a 2.6 percent crude prevalence. The crude frequency in rural regions was 2.28 percent, whereas it was 5.4 percent in urban areas. Migraine was the most common disorder. Conclusion: Given the increasing occurrence of serious neurological illnesses, there is a need for healthcare personnel to be trained in their treatment.