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Adherence to Dietary Recommendations and Barriers Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana

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  • Philippine Esiawonam Deku

    (Department of Home Economics, E.P.C. Mawuko Girls' Senior High School, Ho; Department of Food and Nutrition Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, University of Education, Winneba)

  • Linda Afriyie Gyimah

    (Department of Food and Nutrition Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, University of Education, Winneba)

  • Rita Judith Akunor-Sackey

    (Department of Food and Nutrition Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, University of Education, Winneba)

Abstract

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health burden, with dietary adherence central to glycaemic management. Objective: This study investigated adherence levels and barriers to dietary recommendations among T2DM patients at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 135 patients using a modified Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionnaire was employed. Results: Adherence was high for avoiding sweets (93.33%) and alcohol (93.33%) but poor for fruits (85.93%) and vegetables (69.63%). Financial constraints (41.48%) were the leading barrier; 71.11% reported at least one barrier. Younger patients faced significantly more barriers (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Targeted dietary education and economic support strategies are urgently needed for T2DM management in Ghana.

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  • Philippine Esiawonam Deku & Linda Afriyie Gyimah & Rita Judith Akunor-Sackey, 2026. "Adherence to Dietary Recommendations and Barriers Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(3), pages 666-673, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:3:p:666-673
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