Magnitude and predictors of poor glycemic control among patients with diabetes attending public hospitals of Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases globally, which rapidly is increasing in developing countries. Ethiopia is also facing growing morbidity and mortality related to diabetes complications. Thus, dealing with glycemic control is essential for controlling the development of devastating acute and chronic complications related to diabetes. Therefore, this study aims to assess the magnitude and predictors of poor glycemic control among diabetic patients in western Ethiopia.

Methods

The cross-sectional study design was employed on a sample of 423 diabetic patients. A systematic random sampling method was employed. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used. The data entered into Epi data version 3.1 and exported into Stati

SUBMITTER: Oluma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7906479 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature