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Diabetes self-care practice and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in public hospitals of Tigray regional state, Ethiopia: A multicenter study

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  • Goitom Molalign Takele
  • Medina Abdulkadir Weharei
  • Hiyab T/Michael Kidanu
  • Kahsu Gebrekirstos Gebrekidan
  • Birhan Gebresillassie Gebregiorgis

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Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing steadily at an alarming rate. Ethiopia is placed fourth among the top five countries of the African region members of the international diabetes federation. This study aimed to determine the level of diabetes self-care practice and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending public hospitals of the Tigray region. Methods: An institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in six selected hospitals of Tigray region from January to February 2020. Study participants were recruited using a systematic random sampling method. Diabetes self-care practice was assessed using Summary Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) assessment tool. The data were collected by trained nurses via face-to-face interview. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with self-care practices. Statistical significance was declared at p-value

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  • Goitom Molalign Takele & Medina Abdulkadir Weharei & Hiyab T/Michael Kidanu & Kahsu Gebrekirstos Gebrekidan & Birhan Gebresillassie Gebregiorgis, 2021. "Diabetes self-care practice and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in public hospitals of Tigray regional state, Ethiopia: A multicenter study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(4), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0250462
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250462
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