Childhood diabetes: a myth or reality?- perception of the public from a low-income country: a cross-sectional study.

Ugo Nnenna ChikaniAdaobi Ijeoma Bisi-OnyemaechiTagbo OguonuShalewa Modupe UgegeChinwe Ogugua

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

This study has shown that beliefs and perceptions of childhood diabetes among the adult caregivers in Enugu, south - East Nigeria is mostly erroneous and their knowledge deficient. Literacy did not improve both knowledge and attitude to healthy lifestyle practices.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
childhood cancer
primary care
glycemic control
physical activity
early life
palliative care
metabolic syndrome
mental health
weight loss
young adults
risk factors
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
adverse drug