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The experiences of people with diabetes-related lower limb amputation at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana.

Vida Maame Kissiwaa AmoahReindolf AnokyeEnoch AcheampongHelina Rubby DadsonMary OseiAlberta Nadutey
Published in: BMC research notes (2018)
There were varying degrees of experiences ranging from physical as well as psychological and economic challenges. Amputees had to cope with playing entirely new roles after the amputation. They also experienced some economic challenges which were as a result of their inability to work. Some of the amputees consoled themselves with the fact that, despite their condition, they were better than other people. Others believed that whatever happened was Gods doing and nothing could be done about it. This self-consolation and the belief in God helped them to cope.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • mental health
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • glycemic control
  • life cycle
  • metabolic syndrome
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms