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Health-care seeking behaviour and the use of traditional medicine among persons with type 2 diabetes in south-western Uganda: a study of focus group interviews
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-01-29)
Introduction: Health-care seeking behaviour is important as it determines acceptance of health care and outcomes of chronic conditions but it has been investigated to a limited extent among persons with diabetes in developing ...
Health professionals’ knowledge and attitudes to healthcare-seeking practices and complementary alternative medicine usage in Ugandans with diabetes: a cross-sectional survey
(Pan African Medical Journa, 2017-11-22)
Introduction: Healthcare-seeking behaviour among persons with diabetes has been investigated to a limited extent, and not from professionals’ perspective. The aim of the study was to describe healthcare professionals’ ...
Healthcare-seeking behaviour and management of type 2 diabetes: From Ugandan traditional healers’ perspective
(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2016)
Background: Healthcare-seeking behaviour has been investigated to a limited extent in persons with diabetes, and the way traditional healers manage diabetes still needs exploration.
Aim: To explore healthcare-seeking ...
Health-care seeking behaviour among persons with diabetes in Uganda: an interview study
(BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2011)
Background: Healthcare-seeking behaviour in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) has been investigated to a limited extent, and not in developing countries. Switches between different health sectors may interrupt glycaemic ...
Preparing nurses to face the pandemic of diabetes mellitus: a literature review
(Journal of advanced nursing,, 2003)
Background: Diabetes constitutes a global public health problem. Today about 135 million people are affected and it is estimated that the number in 2025 will be 300 million.
Aims: By reviewing existing literature the ...
The Influence of Beliefs About Health and Illness on Foot Care in Ugandan Persons with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(The Open Nursing Journal, 2013)
Diabetes mellitus is becoming pandemic, particularly affecting Sub-Saharan Africa, and the prevalence of complications is increasing. Diabetic foot disorders are a major source of morbidity and disability. Delay in the ...