Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Lungiswa Primrose Tsolekile

Publications

• Research Article
  Do Healthcare Workers Adhere to Diabetes Clinical Care Guidelines? A Study at a National Hospital, Kenya
  Author(s): Grace AtienoJalang’o, Lungiswa Primrose Tsolekile and Thandi PuoaneGrace AtienoJalang’o, Lungiswa Primrose Tsolekile and Thandi Puoane
  
  Background: The incidence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing worldwide and over 366 million people have diabetes and according to the Kenyan Ministry of Health over 2 million Kenyans are affected by diabetes. In Kenya about 60% and 50% of patients with renal and cardiac complications respectively are as a result of diabetes, and about three quarter of these patients attend the diabetes clinic. It is therefore critical to examine the care provided especially the healthcare practitioner’s adherence to diabetes care guidelines. Such guidelines offer a practical way of ensuring standardized care for diabetics and reduce morbidity. Methods: A retrospective study based on a record review of 377 outpatient files to assess diabetes care practices at Kenyatta National Hospital. The sample consisted of diabetics who have utilised the dia.. Read More»
  

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