Dietary self-care and associated factors among diabetic patients in Jimma University Medical Centre, South West Ethiopia; A path analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes Mellitus (DM), a chronic metabolic disorder that caused about 4.2 million deaths and at least 760 billion dollars' expenditure in 2019, has been targeted for action by leaders of WHO member countries. In Ethiopia deaths, due to DM reached 34,262 in 2013. Studies show effective lifestyle interventions; particularly medical nutrition therapy reduces HbA1c by 0.5 to 2%. However, practicing recommended diet is reported to be difficult. Not only Knowledge and practice but also perception studies are therefore necessary to design future health programs.

Objective

To assess diabetic self-care, dietary practice and associated factors among diabetes patients.

Method

Institution-basedbased cross-sectional study design was employed from february15-May15, 2020

SUBMITTER: Jemal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9401131 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature