Self- care practices and associated factors among adult diabetic patients in public hospitals of Dire Dawa administration, Eastern Ethiopia

Self- care practices and associated factors among adult diabetic patients in public hospitals of Dire Dawa administration, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Diabetes is a huge growing problem, and causes high and escalating costs to society. Self- care practice for adults with diabetes is not well addressed in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. To prevent serious morbidity and mortality, diabetes treatment requires a commitment t...

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Main Authors: Asmare Getie, Biftu Geda, Tadesse Alemayhu, Agenehu Bante, Zeleke Aschalew, Biresaw wassihun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Self-care practice
Dire Dawa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09338-5

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