Yoseph Cherinet Megerssa
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus and its Risk Factors in Selected Institutions at Bishoftu Town, East Shoa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Yoseph Cherinet Megerssa, Mistire Wolde Gebre, Samuel Kinde Birru, Ahmed Raja Goshu and Demo Yamane TesfayeYoseph Cherinet Megerssa, Mistire Wolde Gebre, Samuel Kinde Birru, Ahmed Raja Goshu and Demo Yamane Tesfaye
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has significant public health importance and its prevalence is rising. Half of the DM patients are undiagnosed. Undiagnosed DM impose substantial implications because subjects remain untreated and at risk for complications.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed DM and its risk factors in selected institutions at Bishoftu town, East Shoa, Ethiopia.
Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study in selected institutions at Bishoftu town was conducted from December 2012 to February 2013. 422 volunteers proportionally from five institutions were involved. World Health Organization stepwise approach was employed to collect data on demographic, behavioral and physical characteristics. Blood sample after fasting for ≥ 8 hours was collected and serum was assayed for glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides. Statistical an.. View More»
