Information-Seeking Behavior and Its Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes in a Resource-Limited Country: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mengiste M., Ahmed M. H., Bogale A., Yilma T.

DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY, cilt.14, ss.2155-2166, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2147/dmso.s289905
  • Dergi Adı: DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2155-2166
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: diabetes mellitus, information, information seeking, information-seeking behavior, Ethiopia, HEALTH INFORMATION, LITERACY, ADULTS
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing rapidly in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Diabetes information seeking is essential for patients with diabetes to better manage and control their diabetes. However, information seeking about disease prevention and treatment is low in developing countries.