Diabetes self-care intervention strategies and their effectiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes poses a significant public health challenge, predominantly affecting low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), including in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The evolving landscape characterized by resource constraints, gaps in availability and functionality of healthcare system, and socio-demographic impediments has compounded these challenges. As an example, self-care interventions have played a crucial role in diabetes care. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in the SSA remains insufficiently explored. Therefore, this systematic review evaluated the effectiveness and implementation approach of diabetes self-care interventions in SSA.

Method

A comprehensive search was conducted across electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Schol

SUBMITTER: Ageru TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478876 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature