Self-Care Practice and Its Associated Factors Among Podoconiosis Patients in East Gojjam Zone, North West Ethiopia.

Habtamu EsubalewMoges WubieYilkal TafereWodaje GietanehBekalu Endalew Alamneh Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis Tsige Gebre AntoEyerus TesfawHailemariam Abiy Alemu Animut Takele Telayneh

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2022)

In this study, the self-care practice of podoconiosis patients was not well practiced. Socio-demographic factors are identified as associated factors for self-care practice. Strengthening health education and behavioral changes are required to improve self-care practice.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
quality improvement
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
risk assessment
health information