Dietary Practices and Associated Factors Among Adult Diabetic Patients at Academic Tertiary-Level Hospitals in Central Ethiopia: Convergent Mixed Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases globally. Despite the presence of national strategies to prevent potential sequelae DM has been associated with increased morbidities and mortality in Ethiopia, and the prevalence appears to be on the rise. Although studies have been conducted among DM patients in the country, there is a lack of information that could allow an in-depth understanding of the situation.

Objective

To assess dietary practices and associated factors among adult DM patients at academic tertiary-level hospitals in central Ethiopia.

Methods

The institution-based concurrent mixed-methods study was conducted from January 01 to 30 2024 involving 420 adult DM patients. Participants were selected using a simple random samp

SUBMITTER: Saliya SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384532 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature