African Ecosystems Research (Environmental Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Efficacy of a Diabetes Self-Management Programme Among Senegalese Diabetic Patients in Ghana: A Comparative Analysis

Opoku Agyeman, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Amoako Darku, Department of Clinical Research, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Takyiwaa Manuhua, Water Research Institute (WRI) Kwadwo Dansua, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18868672
Published: October 1, 2008

Abstract

Diabetes is a prevalent condition in Senegalese communities, with significant disparities in access to effective self-management programmes. A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing outcomes between participants who received the intervention and those who did not. Data were collected through structured interviews and blood glucose monitoring logs. Among the 120 participants, a mean reduction of 0.8% in HbA1c levels was observed for those enrolled in the programme (SD = 0.5%, p < 0.05). The intervention demonstrated promising results in improving glycemic control among Senegalese diabetic patients. Further studies should investigate long-term effects and cost-benefit analysis of such programmes in different settings. Diabetes, self-management programme, efficacy, Senegal, Ghana

How to Cite

Opoku Agyeman, Amoako Darku, Takyiwaa Manuhua, Kwadwo Dansua (2008). Efficacy of a Diabetes Self-Management Programme Among Senegalese Diabetic Patients in Ghana: A Comparative Analysis. African Ecosystems Research (Environmental Science), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18868672

Keywords

African geographyDiabetes self-managementQuasi-experimental designHealth outcomesCommunity interventionPatient educationGlycemic control

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