General Medicine (ISSN:1311-1817)

General practitioners (GPs) in primary care play a crucial role as gatekeepers in mental health services. This study aimed to assess their self-efficacy in delivering mental health services and to identify demographic and training-related factors associated with it. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 287 GPs working in CHCs. Participants were selected based on inclusion criteria and provided informed consent. The dependent variable was self-efficacy in mental health service delivery. Independent variables included age, gender, practice area, years since graduation, and participati

Hypertensive disorders are among the most prevalent medical complications during pregnancy and are a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study explores the relationship between the degree of blood pressure control during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using medical records of pregnant women diagnosed with hypertension, delivered at a tertiary care hospital from January 2022 to December 2023. The sample comprised 110 participants, categorized into well-controlled, moderately controlled, and poorly controlled

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a multisystem disorder predominantly affecting the kidneys and liver. However, its impact on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract remains underrecognized. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of GI anatomical and functional alterations in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, between January and March 2025. A total of 82 adult patients with confirmed ADPKD were enrolled. GI symptoms were assessed through structured interviews, validated q

The Government of Mongolia has decided to include the entire population in early detection of common diseases based on age, gender, and health risk, starting from May 1, 2022. Our study was based on the lack of research on the current status of early detection of thyroid cancer among Mongolians, including pathological features, tumor stage, and histological results after surgical treatment. This study was conducted using samples from the medical history and hospital information system of cases diagnosed with thyroid cancer from 2014 to 2024 at The National Cancer Center of Mongolia. Our study

Stroke is a disease caused by disruption of blood flow in the brain, which can cause death. The definition of stroke, according to WHO (World Health Organization), is a disorder that occurs in brain function with clinical signs that last for a long time, namely more than 24 hours. From 1990-2019, there was an increase in the incidence of stroke by 70%, an increase in deaths from stroke by 43%, an increase in the prevalence of stroke by 102%, and an increase in Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) by 143%. Hypertension is a significant risk factor for stroke, causing damage to the aortic wall