Community beliefs and practices about diabetes and their implications for the prevention and management of diabetes in Southeast Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a major public health issue, and over half a billion people are estimated to be living with diabetes, with 6.7 million deaths reported in 2021. The global diabetes burden has been recognised and included in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a zero increase in diabetes cases and reduce one-third of premature diabetes deaths by 2030. However, local beliefs about the causes of diabetes have affected its prevention and management. This study examined community beliefs and practices about diabetes and how they affect the prevention and management of diabetes in the community.

Methods

This study was carried out in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region of Ghana. We conducted 33 in-depth interviews with 18 patients with diabetes, 5

SUBMITTER: Alor SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542306 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature