Magnitude and associated factors of diabetic complication among diabetic patients attending Gurage zone hospitals, South West Ethiopia
Abstract Objective To assess the magnitude of diabetic complication and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients attending in Gurage zone hospitals. Results According to this study the magnitude of diabetic complication among diabetic patients were 61% and the marital status; divorced [AO...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4808-9 |
| Summary: | Abstract Objective To assess the magnitude of diabetic complication and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients attending in Gurage zone hospitals. Results According to this study the magnitude of diabetic complication among diabetic patients were 61% and the marital status; divorced [AOR: 0.252 (0.11, 0.59); p = 0.002], poor glycemic control [AOR: 1.88 (1.04, 3.39); p = 0.036], body mass index > 25 [AOR: 4.42 (1.32, 14.86); p = 0.016] and duration of illness > 6 years [AOR :1.79 (1.02, 3.17); p = 0.044] and 10 years [AOR: 4.68 (2.07, 10.61); p = < 0.001] were significantly associated with diabetic complication. |
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| ISSN: | 1756-0500 |