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Self-care knowledge, attitude and associated factors among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

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  • Rahel Nega Kassa
  • Hana Abera Hailemariam
  • Mekdes Hailegebreal Habte
  • Altayework Mekonnen Gebresillassie

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that requires continuing medical care and ongoing patient self-management, education and support to prevent acute complications and to reduce the risk of long-term complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess the self-care knowledge, attitude and associated factors among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was employed in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia from April to June 2017 among 290 patients with diabetes mellitus. Structured questionnaire was employed through face to face interview. Bivariate and multivariate regression was done and a statistical significance was declared at p value

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  • Rahel Nega Kassa & Hana Abera Hailemariam & Mekdes Hailegebreal Habte & Altayework Mekonnen Gebresillassie, 2021. "Self-care knowledge, attitude and associated factors among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia," PLOS Global Public Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 1(12), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pgph00:0000097
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000097
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