Impact of COVID-19 on diabetes care: mixed methods study in an Indigenous area of Guatemala.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

SARS-CoV-2 has impacted globally the care of chronic diseases. However, direct evidence from certain vulnerable communities, such as Indigenous communities in Latin America, is missing. We use observational data from a health district that primarily serves people of Maya K'iche' ethnicity to examine the care of type 2 diabetes in Guatemala during the pandemic.

Methods

We used a parallel convergent mixed methods design. Quantitative data (n=142 individuals with diabetes) included glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure, body mass index and questionnaires on diabetes knowledge, self-care and diabetes distress. Quantitative data was collected at two points, at baseline and after COVID restrictions were lifted. For quantitative outcomes, we constructed multilev

SUBMITTER: Guarchaj M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773399 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature