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Practice of Diabetic Self Care Among Diabetic Farmers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria

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  • Effiong, John B.

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria)

  • Imaobong O. Enenyi

    (Hospital Management Board, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria)

Abstract

The study analysed the practice of diabetic self care among diabetic farmers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure from diabetic rural farmers attending diabetic clinic in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test respectively. The study revealed that a good proportion (52.5%) of the respondents were males while 47.5% were females. The study revealed through a check list that majority (75.00%) had regular blood glucose check, 70.00 percent had contact with health care providers whenever infections occurred, while 60.83 percent had their meal plan regularly. Constraints affecting diabetic self care practice include lack of technical knowhow on the practice of self care, negative attitude towards diabetes and poor communication between agricultural extension workers, health extension workers and the rural farmers in the study area. The chi square test indicated that, there was no significant relationship between level of education and practice of self-care among diabetic rural farmers in the study area at 5% level of significance with an X2 value of 5.99. The study calls for greater synergy between rural farmers, agricultural extension agents, health workers and diabetic clinics in the study area. This will bring hope and courage to diabetic rural farmers in the study area.How to Cite: Effiong, J. B., Imaobong O. Enenyi, 2023. "Practice of Diabetic Self Care Among Diabetic Farmers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Crops, vol. 9, pp. 302-308.

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  • Effiong, John B. & Imaobong O. Enenyi, 2023. "Practice of Diabetic Self Care Among Diabetic Farmers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar, Nigeria," Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 9(3), pages 302-308, 07-2023.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:jacarp:2023:p:302-308
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32861/jac.93.302.308
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