Risks Factors Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy at the National University Hospital Center Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou

Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the microvascular complications of diabetes. The aim of this study was to analyze the risk factors associated with the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) at the National University Hospital Center-Hubert Koutoukou MAGA (CNHU-HKM). Patients and method: this was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with prospective data collection. It was carried out over a three-month period from July 10 to October 10, 2019. It concerned all patients suffering from diabetes mellitus and who consulted in the Endocrinology department during the study period. Results: the frequency of diabetic retinopathy was 30.46% (53/174 patients). A female predominance was observed with a sex ratio (M/F) of 0.57. The main modifiable risk factors were represented by occupation and those that were not modifiable were represented by the presence of old nephropathy, glycated hemoglobin, age of discovery of diabetes and its length of service. Diabetic retinopathy is a serious condition that can ultimately lead to blindness. The frequency of DR remains high in our study.

Factors Associated with Low Accessibility to Diabetic Retinopathy Management Services in Cotonou, Benin

“…It is the leading cause of blindness in adults under 50, particularly in developed countries, and is among the five leading causes of visual impairment in all age categories [7]. In Benin, studies carried out in different medical centers have revealed an increasing prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, with figures varying between 17% and 43.33% [8][9][10]. Despite the availability of ophthalmological services for the management of diabetic retinopathy in Cotonou, several obstacles still limit access to care.…”