Prevalence and Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes among Traders in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region-Ghana

Nyavor, Peace; Bani, Fafani; Takramah, Wisdom; Agboli, Eric; Takase, Mohammed; Tarkang, Elvis Enowbeyang; Margaret,

doi:10.19104/jepm.2017.122

J Epid Prev Med

2017

DOI: 10.19104/jepm.2017.122

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Prevalence and Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes among Traders in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region-Ghana

Peace Nyavor¹,

Fafani Bani²,

Wisdom Takramah³

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Abstract: Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a metabolic disease whose prevalence is on the increase in both the developed and developing countries. In Hohoe Municipality, trading is the second highest occupation besides farming. Thus, this study sought to assess the prevalence and awareness of DM2 among traders in Hohoe Municipality, Ghana.

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Diabetes self-management: a qualitative study of education needs, practices and caregiver support in the Keta Municipality of Ghana

Tetteh,

Saah,

Amu

2024

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IntroductionA major part of diabetes management involves patients’ self-management. Poor self-management increases the risk of complications from the condition. Good self-management requires appropriate and adequate education and caregiver support, typically provided through structured diabetes education programmes. Education on various topics, including self-management, is a key component of diabetes management services in Ghana. However, challenges such as limited knowledge, economic constraints and sociocultural factors hinder self-management practices. We explored the self-management education (SME), practice and support needs of adults with type-2 diabetes (T2D) at the Keta Municipal Hospital.Research design and methodsThis phenomenological study involved 16 adults living with T2D and two healthcare providers in the Keta Municipality of Ghana. Data were collected through in-depth and expert interviews using interview guides. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to analyse the data using NVivo V.12.ResultsSME was provided within an hour during the first section of the monthly diabetes clinic covering dietary needs and restrictions, physical exercises, adherence to medication and wound prevention and care. SME needs were individualised SME and extension of education to the general population. The participants practised self-management activities. They attributed their improved practices to both the general group education and the individualised goals and input received during individual counselling sessions. Motivators for self-management were cues from negative health outcomes, wanting to survive the condition for a long time and SME received. Challenges to self-management entailed job roles, insufficient medication dosages and unavailability of medication at the hospital during review visits.ConclusionsThe study suggests that individualised SME and caregiver support may enhance self-management practices and outcomes. This underscores the significance of considering patient-specific factors and support systems when designing effective diabetes management strategies. The provision of comprehensive SME, including group and individual sessions, along with the utilisation of visual aids, can contribute to improved self-management outcomes.

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Diabetes self-management: a qualitative study of education needs, practices and caregiver support in the Keta Municipality of Ghana

Tetteh,

Saah,

Amu

2024

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Prevalence and Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes among Traders in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region-Ghana

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