TABLE 46

Self-reported physical health problems at baseline by Health Service Model

Physical health problemsParticipants (%)
AllDedicated CentreMobile TeamSpecialist GPUsual Care GP
Respiratory problems (n = 363)38.337.530.246.938.7
Hypertension (n = 342)15.815.420.213.014.3
Embolism/thrombosis (n = 361)13.921.18.315.89.3
Stroke/circulation problems (n = 360)9.79.56.316.85.3
Gastric/intestinal problems (n = 362)30.927.440.627.128.0
Hepatitis C (n = 360)21.924.510.432.620.0
Cirrhosis/liver problems (not hepatitis) (n = 361)19.422.121.915.817.3
Urinary/renal problems (n = 362)15.216.819.811.512.0
Epilepsy/blackouts (n = 362)20.226.317.712.525.3
Arthritis/osteoarthritis (n = 362)14.416.89.415.616.0
Injuries as a result of accidents/assaults (n = 362)14.412.618.813.512.0
Other musculoskeletal problemsa (n = 362)34.541.136.532.326.7
Infections/abscesses (not dental) (n = 362)6.410.55.25.24.0
Leg ulcers (n = 362)7.710.58.39.41.3
Other skin problems/rashes (n = 362)20.416.825.018.821.3
Sores on feet/other foot problems (n = 362)21.021.128.218.813.3
Eye/visual problems (n = 362)26.020.026.022.937.3
Other problemsb (n = 363)38.436.841.737.537.3
Total participants (N)36396969675
a

Includes muscle and joint aches, spinal problems and sciatica; does not include arthritis or injuries.

b

Includes angina/heart problems (6.7%), diabetes (5%), nerve damage/neurological problems other than epilepsy or blackouts (7.2%), and hearing problems (9.9%). A few also reported HIV, hepatitis A/B, thyroid problems, pancreatitis, sinusitis, anaemia, ovarian cyst, hernia, cancer of breast, lesions on face and head.

From: Appendix 1, Two additional tables relating to case study participants

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