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August 14, 2025Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Dietary Nonadherence and Its Determinants Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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MBMakda Abate BelewRGRediet Akele GetuSGSewunnet Azezew Getahun

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals high dietary nonadherence in diabetes patients in Ethiopia, highlighting key determinants and implications for care.

Key Points

  • 41.6% of diabetes patients did not adhere to dietary recommendations, indicating a significant concern for glycemic control.
  • Key factors contributing to dietary nonadherence include being single, low income, and lacking social support.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted among 497 diabetes mellitus patients in comprehensive specialized hospitals using a multistage sampling technique.
  • Improving dietary adherence requires targeted educational interventions and enhanced social support, especially in rural areas.

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Belew et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64771beahttps://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71154
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