Prevalence and course of long-term non-healing wounds among residents in the Republic of Dagestan

Introduction. Long-term non-healing wounds are one of the most pressing problems in the field of medical practice and public health, especially in regions with limited resources and high levels of chronic diseases. The aim was to assess the prevalence and analyze the course of long-term non-healing wounds in residents of the Republic of Dagestan. Materials and methods. Analytical cross-sectional design was used in this study. The object of the study was residents of the Republic of Dagestan, selected randomly. The study included 250 patients with long-term non-healing wounds, of which 150 (60 %) were men and 100 (40 %) were women. The collected data was analyzed using statistical data processing software. Results. The presence of concomitant diseases showed a significant correlation with the temporal characteristics of healing (p<0,05). Despite the significance of the data obtained, our study has several limitations due to the design of the cross-sectional study, a sample of 250 patients may not be sufficient to study all possible effects on the course of diseases. Conclusion. This study highlights the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, as well as the need for more active use of modern treatment methods to improve outcomes in patients with long-term non-healing wounds in residents of the Republic of Dagestan.