@article{10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12,
  author = {Mengistu Biru and Tewdros Getinet and Mikias Alayu and Neamine Tesfaye and Adamu Tayachew},
  title = {Prevalence and Factors Associated with Diabetes Mellitus in Bahir Dar Town, Northern Ethiopia, 2019: A Facility Based Cross-Sectional Study},
  journal = {Biomedical Statistics and Informatics},
  volume = {7},
  number = {3},
  pages = {49-59},
  doi = {10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.bsi.20220703.12},
  abstract = {Diabetes Miletus (DM) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, often manifesting with symptoms and signs of osmotic diuresis such as polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. The prevalence of DM in Ethiopia was 1.9% in 2017. Although the magnitude of DM is raised from time to time in Ethiopia; there are no or little pieces of evidence about the current magnitude and its associated factors in the study setting. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of diabetes Miletus, and associated factors among individuals above the age of 15 years attending health facilities in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia, 2019. Facility based cross-sectional study was employed in Bahir Dar town from January 01 to February 30, 2020. Data was collected from selected health facilities by trained health workers using data collector administrator's questionnaire, and physical examination to get the required information. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statics were used to summarize the characteristics of the study participants. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between explanatory variables and the outcome variable. Statistical significance was interpreted using an odds OR odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and p-value -2 AOR = 9.6; 95%CI (4.1 – 22.8), Age 54 years and above; AOR = 5.2; 95% CI (3.2 – 8.4), having family history of Diabetes Miletus; AOR = 7.5; 95% CI (4.0 – 14.62) and didn't eat fruit at all per day; AOR = 9.6; 95% CI (5.0 – 18.0) were significantly associated with DM. Alcohol drinking was a protective factor for diabetes. AOR=0.3; 95% CI (0.2- 0.7) were significantly associated. In this study, a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus was observed than the International Diabetic Federation Atlas (IDFA) reported a projected estimate of DM for Ethiopia. Both modifiable (low fruit intake, overweight/obese) and non-modifiable (Age 54 years and above, Family History of DM) associated risk factors were identified. Targeting the prevention strategy to modifiable risk factors might reduce the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the area. For non-modifiable risk factors, frequent screening and creating awareness about the disease for early detection and treatment are essential.},
 year = {2022}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Prevalence and Factors Associated with Diabetes Mellitus in Bahir Dar Town, Northern Ethiopia, 2019: A Facility Based Cross-Sectional Study
AU  - Mengistu Biru
AU  - Tewdros Getinet
AU  - Mikias Alayu
AU  - Neamine Tesfaye
AU  - Adamu Tayachew
Y1  - 2022/08/17
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12
DO  - 10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12
T2  - Biomedical Statistics and Informatics
JF  - Biomedical Statistics and Informatics
JO  - Biomedical Statistics and Informatics
SP  - 49
EP  - 59
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2578-8728
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bsi.20220703.12
AB  - Diabetes Miletus (DM) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, often manifesting with symptoms and signs of osmotic diuresis such as polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. The prevalence of DM in Ethiopia was 1.9% in 2017. Although the magnitude of DM is raised from time to time in Ethiopia; there are no or little pieces of evidence about the current magnitude and its associated factors in the study setting. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of diabetes Miletus, and associated factors among individuals above the age of 15 years attending health facilities in Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia, 2019. Facility based cross-sectional study was employed in Bahir Dar town from January 01 to February 30, 2020. Data was collected from selected health facilities by trained health workers using data collector administrator's questionnaire, and physical examination to get the required information. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statics were used to summarize the characteristics of the study participants. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between explanatory variables and the outcome variable. Statistical significance was interpreted using an odds OR odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval and p-value -2 AOR = 9.6; 95%CI (4.1 – 22.8), Age 54 years and above; AOR = 5.2; 95% CI (3.2 – 8.4), having family history of Diabetes Miletus; AOR = 7.5; 95% CI (4.0 – 14.62) and didn't eat fruit at all per day; AOR = 9.6; 95% CI (5.0 – 18.0) were significantly associated with DM. Alcohol drinking was a protective factor for diabetes. AOR=0.3; 95% CI (0.2- 0.7) were significantly associated. In this study, a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus was observed than the International Diabetic Federation Atlas (IDFA) reported a projected estimate of DM for Ethiopia. Both modifiable (low fruit intake, overweight/obese) and non-modifiable (Age 54 years and above, Family History of DM) associated risk factors were identified. Targeting the prevention strategy to modifiable risk factors might reduce the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the area. For non-modifiable risk factors, frequent screening and creating awareness about the disease for early detection and treatment are essential.
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
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