Attitude towards diabetes mellitus among adult communities in Gondar city, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes and its complications can be reduced by enhancing the attitude of the community. However, there is limited information regarding attitude towards diabetes in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study determined the attitude and associated factors of diabetes mellitus among adult non-diabetic participants in Gondar city.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gondar city. Systematic random sampling was employed to select 626 non-diabetic participants. The data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, processing, and analysis were done using STATA v

SUBMITTER: Alemayehu AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136679 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature