Prevalence of urinary tract infections and risk factors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia, a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kirubel Dagnaw TegegneGebeyaw Biset WagawNatnael Atnafu GebeyehuLehulu Tilahun YirdawNathan Estifanos ShewangashawMesfin Wudu KassawPublished in: PloS one (2023)
The prevalence of urinary tract infections was high in Ethiopia. Female gender, illiteracy, and prior UTI history were associated with urinary tract infections. Since UTIs in diabetic patients has serious medical and public health consequence, screening of UTIs in diabetic patients and early initiation of treatment should become a public health priority.