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Table 3 The commonest reasons for the encounter (RFE) in Trinidadian family practice.

From: Depression and the nature of Trinidadian family practice: a cross-sectional study

Rank

Reason for the encounter

Number (%)

1.

Check up

110 (17.5)

2.

Joint pains

85 (13.4)

3.

Upper respiratory infection

66 (10.5)

4.

Hypertension

31 (4.9)

5.

Administrative

30 (4.8)

6.

Abdominal pain

27 (4.3)

7.

Skin rash

27 (4.3)

8.

Diabetes mellitus

23 (3.7)

9.

Headaches

20 (3.2)

10.

Weakness

18 (2.9)

11.

Pregnancy related

16 (2.5)

12.

Generalized pain

15 (2.4)

13.

Female reproductive system

13 (2.1)

14.

Psychological issues

13 (2.1)

15.

Cough

11 (1.7)

16.

Symptoms related to the urinary system

11 (1.7)

17.

Vertigo/Dizzy spells

10 (1.6)

18.

Eyes

10 (1.6)

19.

Fever

8 (1.3)

20.

Swelling on skin

7 (1.1)

21.

Ears

7 (1.1)

22.

Nose

6 (1.0)

23.

Allergies

5 (0.8)

24.

All others including, 'no reason given'

61 (9.7)

 

TOTAL

630