Prevalence and associated factors of diabetes mellitus among Governmental Civil Servants at Guji Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2021. A community-based cross-sectional study.
Takala UturaAneteneh FikriePublished in: PloS one (2022)
Comparably lower prevalence of previously undiagnosed DM was found by this study. Being old, excess salt consumption, intake of vegetables & fruit once per week, hypertension, and family history of DM were significantly associated with DM. Therefore, the zonal Health department should enhance and strengthen the provision of health education programs and counseling about nutrition, weight control, and appropriate physical activity and advised the communities for mass screening for diabetes.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- glycemic control
- healthcare
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- body mass index
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- blood pressure
- cardiovascular disease
- weight gain
- weight loss
- human health
- palliative care
- health promotion
- randomized controlled trial
- smoking cessation
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- depressive symptoms
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- placebo controlled