ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2020
The Hidden Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in an Urban Community of Southwest Ethiopia.
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- Affordability of health services and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus under regular follow-up at Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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- Assessment of Electrolyte Imbalance and Associated Factors Among Adult Diabetic Patients Attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2023Article
- Burden of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adult populations in Wolaita Sodo Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2022Article
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- Burden of Undiagnosed Hypertension among Adults in Urban Communities of Southwest Ethiopia.Integrated blood pressure control · 2021Article
- Prevalence and Predictors of Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus Among cART-Treated HIV Patients in Western Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
- Community Organisations' Role in Diabetes Self-Management in Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
introductionEarly detection of the unrecognized diabetes mellitus (DM) and its risk factors in the community is crucial to minimizing the burden of DM and associated complications. Hence, this study aimed to assess unrecognized DM and its relationship with behavioral characteristics, physical characteristics, and lipid profile among adults in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia.
methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 915 adults in Jimma Town from June 17 to July 27, 2019. Physical measurements, lipid profile, and blood sugar levels were measured. The collected data were entered and analyzed using Epi Data 3.1 and SPSS version 21, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression was fitted to assess predictors of unrecognized DM where adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with its corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to assess the strength of association at P-value ≤05.
resultsThe prevalence of unrecognized DM and impaired glucose metabolism (pre-diabetes) were 3.1% (95% CI; 2.0-4.4) and 14.8% (95% CI; 12.5-17.2), respectively. The risk of unrecognized DM was higher among male participants (AOR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.19, 7.29), age group of 35 years and above (AOR = 3.45, 95% CI: 1.16, 10.27), and high waist circumference (AOR = 4.21, 95% CI: 1.72, 10.33). On the other hand, participants who perform sufficient physical activity (AOR = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.58) had low risk of undetected DM.
conclusionThe prevalence of unrecognized diabetes mellitus was relatively high. Male sex, advanced age, physical inactivity, and high waist circumference were found to be predictors of unrecognized DM. Thus, awareness needs to be created among the community to practice regular physical activity and maintaining normal body weight. Additionally, screening of DM should be promoted for early detection, prevention, and treatment.
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