Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adults aged 45 years and above in rural Sidama, Ethiopia: a two-step community-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and identify associated factors using a two-step diagnostic method combining fasting blood sugar with confirmatory glycated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing among adults 45 years and above in rural Sidama, Ethiopia.

Design

A community-based cross-sectional design was conducted from 1 April to 31 July 2024. Data were collected through a census of adults aged 45 years and above using a pretested WHO-STEPwise questionnaire. Physical and biochemical tests were performed following standard protocols. Data were analysed using Stata V.17.

Setting

Selected rural kebeles of Shebedino district, Sidama, Ethiopia.

Participants

2875 adults aged 45 years and above.

Primary outcome measures

Undiagnosed

SUBMITTER: Hibstu DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778343 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature