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1Department of Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI 96813, USA. nguyenl2002@yahoo.com
Insights
Gastrointestinal and skin conditions were most common among Vietnamese adults in Hawaii. This study identified key health concerns in this population, aiding targeted healthcare strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Vietnamese population in Hawaii represents a unique demographic.
- Understanding prevalent diseases is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
- Limited data exists on chronic illness frequency in this specific group.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the most common diseases diagnosed in adult Vietnamese men and women in Hawaii.
- To establish a baseline for future health interventions.
- To analyze disease prevalence within a specific ethnic and geographic context.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of 952 adult Vietnamese patients.
- Data collected from January to February 2000.
- Utilized a standardized form categorizing 39 chronic illnesses, conducted in a private medical office in Honolulu.
Main Results:
- Most frequent conditions in men: gastrointestinal disorders (39%), cutaneous conditions (31%), lower back pain (23%), headache (18%), allergies (18%).
- Most frequent conditions in women: gastrointestinal disorders (38%), cutaneous conditions (34%), headache (32%), gynecologic conditions (30%), arthritic diseases (24%).
- Significant correlations found between gender, U.S. arrival years, occupation, and specific diseases (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- This study is the first to document disease frequencies in ambulatory Vietnamese patients in Hawaii.
- Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive healthcare approaches.
- Provides essential data for public health initiatives targeting the Vietnamese community in Hawaii.
Objectives:
We determined the most common diseases among adult Vietnamese men and women in Hawaii.
Methods:
A chart review of 952 adult Vietnamese patients was conducted between January and February 2000. A data collection form with 39 categories of diagnosed chronic illnesses or problems was used. The study was conducted at a Vietnamese internist's private medical office in Honolulu, HI.
Results:
Chart review revealed that the five most prevalent diagnostic conditions seen in Vietnamese men, from the highest to lowest frequency, were gastrointestinal disorders (39%), cutaneous conditions (31%), lower back pain (23%), headache (18%), and allergies (18%). In women, gastrointestinal disorders (38%), cutaneous conditions (34%), headache (32%), gynecologic conditions (30%), and arthritic diseases (24%) were most common. Gender, years of U.S. arrival, and types of occupation were significantly correlated with certain diseases (p< or =0.05).
Conclusions:
This is the first study to examine frequency of diseases diagnosed in an ambulatory care setting in a cohort of Vietnamese patients in Hawaii.
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