Assessment of Risk Factors for Type II Diabetes Mellitus on Patients Attending at Three Hospitals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, proteins and fat in almost all countries, and it continues to be increased in magnitude and clinical significance, as lifestyle changes lead to reduce physical activity and increased obesity. A cross sectional study was conducted from July1 to August 15, 2011 in three Hospitals of Wolaita Zone using purposive sampling technique until required sample size of 348 was achieved. Patients with type II diabetes mellitus were selected based on sample size determination technique for single population. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0. Frequencies and graphs were used to describe selected variables.348 study subjects have participated in the study. As per the age distributions 188 (54 %) of study participants were found to be above age of 50 years. The mean ± SD age of type II patients was 51.9±13.6 and age range between 19 years and 83 years. Hundred and seventy nine (51.4%) of the study participants were males. With respect to educational levels 86 (24.7%) of the study participants have completed primary school (grade 1-4) followed by illiterates 75 (21.6%). Regarding income, 106 (30.5%) of type II diabetic patients have monthly income more than 1500 ETB. A high proportion of risk factors observed in type II diabetes mellitus were   being male, older age group greater than 50, overweight and with higher monthly income. The risk rate of type II diabetes mellitus was higher among urban residence, primary level of education. Most of the diabetic cases had BMI >25 kg/m² which is a risk factor for the development of type II Diabetes.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia and Risk Factors

DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/10-23-04

Publication date: December 31^st 2020