Prevalence and associated factors of diabetes among adult populations of Hawassa town, southern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knowing the magnitude and preventable risk factors of diabetes has a significant contribution in targeted prevention intervention which ultimately ensures the existence of healthier and productive individuals in a country. Diabetes has untoward impact on health, social and economic consequences. Exploring preventable risk factors are extremely important because of their potential association and interaction with diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the magnitude and modifiable risk factors of diabetes among adult populations in Hawassa town, southern Ethiopia.

Methods

A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from September, 2023 to November, 2023 among adult populations. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to selec

SUBMITTER: Belete GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781642 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature