2016
DOI: 10.4236/ojneph.2016.64015
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Knowledge Attitude and Practice of General Physicians for Early Detection of Diabetic Nephropathy in Cotonou

Abstract: Introduction: General physicians can play an important role in the early detection of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Purpose: To assess the levels of general physicians' knowledge, attitude and practice in terms of early detection of DN in Cotonou. Method: It was a cross-sectional, analytical and descriptive study which was conducted from 1st March 2015 to 30th September 2015. Every general physician working in a health structure in Cotonou who consented to participate in the study was included. We did not include… Show more

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“…Physicians’ practices in diabetic nephropathy can be affected by multiple factors related to the training of physicians working in primary healthcare. This study found that physicians who had received training had high adherence to the guidelines on practice in diabetic nephropathy; this finding agrees with that of a similar cross-sectional study conducted among general physicians between 1 March 2015 and 30 September 2015, in Cotonou; it found a positive impact of continuing medical training focusing on attitudes and practices in diabetic nephropathy [ 12 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Physicians’ practices in diabetic nephropathy can be affected by multiple factors related to the training of physicians working in primary healthcare. This study found that physicians who had received training had high adherence to the guidelines on practice in diabetic nephropathy; this finding agrees with that of a similar cross-sectional study conducted among general physicians between 1 March 2015 and 30 September 2015, in Cotonou; it found a positive impact of continuing medical training focusing on attitudes and practices in diabetic nephropathy [ 12 ].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Skin: Diabetes may make the patient bound to have yeast contaminations, tingling, or earthy colored or layered patches. Men with diabetes could likewise be in peril for sexual issues, since high blood glucose can hurt blood stream and harm nerves that the body must get and keep an erection [13].…”
Section: Diabetic Complicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This aligns with Vigan et al's findings, which pointed out similar deficiencies in DKD understanding among general practitioners, particularly in defining and diagnosing DKD, as well as the importance of albuminuria in cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment modification for diabetic patients. 33 Albuminuria not only serves as a critical indicator for cardiovascular risk but also guides the necessity for customized anti-hyperglycemic therapy to prevent micro/macrovascular complications, underscoring its dual role in patient care and outcome improvement. 34 The disparity in DKD diagnosis accuracy is alarming, as early and precise identification is crucial for effective intervention, key to managing disease progression and avoiding complications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%