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ArticleTherapeutic advances in chronic disease2024

Willingness to start insulin therapy among insulin-naïve persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Gulu City, Uganda.

Brenda Nakitto, Moses Opedo, Federes Nansubuga, Edward Omondi, Emmanuel Musinguzi, Edwin Cleopas Otile, Steven Ekak, Christine Nannungi, Paska Apiyo, Pebalo Francis Pebolo and 1 more

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11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Brenda NakittoFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Moses OpedoFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Federes NansubugaFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Edward OmondiFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Emmanuel MusinguziFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Edwin Cleopas OtileFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Steven EkakFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Christine NannungiFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Paska ApiyoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Gulu, Uganda.
Pebalo Francis PeboloFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
Felix BongominFaculty of Medicine, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu, UgandaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, P.O. Box 160, Gulu, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4515-8517
Gulu University · UGGulu Hospital · UG

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Abstract

Background: Most patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) will require insulin for glycemic control during their disease. Objectives: We evaluated the willingness to start insulin therapy among insulin-naïve persons with DM2 in urban Northern Uganda. Design: A facility-based, quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2023 recruiting insulin-naïve type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending routine health care at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Gulu, Uganda. Methods: We gauged participants' willingness to use insulin by asking, 'If your doctor prescribed insulin for you, would you accept to use it?' with responses categorized as either 'Yes' or 'No'. Poisson regression analysis was performed to assess the factors associated with willingness to start insulin therapy. Results: We enrolled 190 participants, with a mean age of 55 ± 12.72 years. Most participants were female (63.7%, Conclusion: About three in every four participants with DM were willing to receive insulin if indicated. However, healthcare providers should consider personalized counseling strategies to alleviate concerns and enhance informed decision-making regarding insulin initiation. Future interventions should focus on addressing specific barriers associated with prolonged disease duration and apprehensions related to insulin therapy to optimize glycemic control in this population.

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diabetes mellitusGuluinsulin naïvewillingness

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PMID38665975
PMCPMC11044801
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