Knowledge of behavioral risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated factors among women of reproductive age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of all diabetes cases and is caused by a combination of behavioral risk factors. It is currently a serious health issue, particularly among women of reproductive age, as it is associated with reproductive disorders. Preventing it requires knowledge, but there is limited data on behavioral risk factors in Ethiopia.

Objective

To assess knowledge of the behavioral risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated factors among women of reproductive age.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted, with all women in the town serving as the source population. A multistage sampling method was utilized to recruit kebeles, and a systematic random technique was employed to select households at every 13th int

SUBMITTER: Seyoum T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11824971 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature