Knowledge of type 2 diabetes mellitus and adherence to management guidelines: a cross-sectional study in Juba, South Sudan
Introduction: In South Sudan, inadequate education and the lack of efficient diabetes care centres compounded by high costs are common barriers for diabetes care. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and adherence to guidelines for management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and detected associati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS)
2018-11-01
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| Series: | South Sudan Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://bit.ly/2A4XzF8 |
| Summary: | Introduction: In South Sudan, inadequate education and the lack of efficient diabetes care centres compounded by high costs are common barriers for diabetes care.
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and adherence to guidelines for management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and detected associations between knowledge scores and HbA1C levels.
Method: A cross-sectional study among 176 participants aged from 20 to 79 years with T2D randomly selected in Malakia Diabetic Clinic, Juba from July to September 2017.
Results: The proportions of “poor”, “average”, and “good” scores for knowledge were 58%, 18% and 24%, respectively. Fewer than half of the patients had had retinal check-ups (46.6%), HbA1c tests (44.3%), lipid measurements (37.5%), dental examinations (20.5%) and renal function reviews (10.2%) in the last year.
Conclusion: There was poor knowledge and low adherence to diabetes management guidelines. This study highlights the significance of educational intervention and implementation of diabetes management guidelines in South Sudan. |
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| ISSN: | 2309-4605 2309-4613 |