A cross-sectional study on socio-demographic correlates of self-reported self-care practices for hypertension and type 2 diabetes among adults living in rural Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension and type 2 diabetes are among the most common non-communicable diseases that contribute to a large number of adult morbidity and mortality in Kenya. The impact of these conditions may pose great challenges in rural areas with limited access to healthcare services. The objective of the study was to assess socio-demographic factors associated with self-reported self-care practices for hypertension and type 2 diabetes among adults living in rural Kenya.

Methods

This study used data from the 2019 Baseline Assessment of the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Disease Project in Imenti South, Meru County conducted by the Kenyan Red Cross Society. A community-based study using a cross-sectional design was conducted among four hundred and thirty-five p

SUBMITTER: Schwarz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature