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VOL. 1, ISSUE 3 (2015)
Awareness of Post-Polio Syndrome in Medical Practitioners in Ahmedabad – A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
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Megha Sandeep Sheth, Rajesh Jadav, Neeta Vyas
Abstract
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors from an initial acute attack of poliomyelitis virus . It is mainly characterised by new weakening in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection. The aim of the study was to determine the awareness in medical practitioners regarding post-polio syndrome. A cross sectional survey was conducted in Ahmedabad among 70 practitioners coming across polio survivors. Convenience sampling was used. The medical practitioners were asked to fill a self-administered questionnaire concerning their profile and regarding causes, symptoms, management of PPS. Collected data was analyzed , that gave a brief idea of awareness of PPS among medical practitioners in Ahmedabad. 61% medical practitioners were aware about the term post-polio syndrome. Awareness about clinical features was 54%, about management 48% with only 32% being aware of the role of rehabilitation in PPS.
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Pages:98-100
How to cite this article:
Megha Sandeep Sheth, Rajesh Jadav, Neeta Vyas "Awareness of Post-Polio Syndrome in Medical Practitioners in Ahmedabad – A Cross-Sectional Survey Study". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 1, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 98-100
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