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Information-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes in a Resource-Limited Country: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Muluken MengisteMohammedjud Hassen AhmedAdina BogaleTesfahun Melese Yilma
Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2021)
This study result indicates that the overall prevalence of information seeking among patients with diabetes toward diabetes was low. Having higher educational status, urban place of residence, the presence of comorbidity and adequate health literacy level increased the likelihood of diabetes information-seeking behavior among patients with diabetes.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • health information
  • glycemic control
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • social media
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance