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Self-Care Practices among Diabetes Patients in Addis Ababa: A Qualitative Study.
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- Community beliefs and practices about diabetes and their implications for the prevention and management of diabetes in Southeast Ghana.BMC public health · 2024Article
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- Dietary adherence among persons with type 2 diabetes: A concurrent mixed methods study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Medication adherence and environmental barriers to self-care practice among people with diabetes: A cross-sectional study in a lifestyle clinic in eastern India.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-care practices that include self-monitoring of blood sugar level, diet management, physical exercise, adherence to medications, and foot care are the cornerstones of diabetes management. However, very little is known about self-care in developing countries where the prevalence of diabetes is increasing.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to describe self-care practices among individuals with type II diabetes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
methodsA qualitative method was used to gather data from type II diabetes patients. Patients were recruited from the outpatient diabetes clinics of two public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Data were collected using a semi structured interview guide. A thematic analysis approach was used to process the data.
resultsOverall self-care practices were not adequate. Most patients reported irregular self-monitoring of blood sugar. Dietary and physical exercise recommendations were inadequately practiced by most of the participants. Most patients better adhered to medication prescriptions. Patients generally lack proper information/knowledge regarding the importance of self-care and how it should be implemented. Based on reported behavior we identified three main categories of patients; which are those 'endeavor to be compliant', 'confused' and 'negligent'.
conclusionDiabetes patients largely depend on prescribed medications to control their blood sugar level. The importance of proper self-care practices for effective management of diabetes is not adequately emphasized in diabetes care centers and patients lack sufficient knowledge for proper self-care.
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