Journal of Metabolic Syndrome

Sintayehu Fekadu

Publications

• Research Article
  Readiness of Primary Health Care Facilities in Jimma Zone to Provide Diabetic Services for Diabetic Clients, Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia, March, 2013
  Author(s): Fikru Tafese, Elias Teferi, Beyene Wondafirash, Sintayehu Fekadu, Garumma Tolu and Gugsa NemarraFikru Tafese, Elias Teferi, Beyene Wondafirash, Sintayehu Fekadu, Garumma Tolu and Gugsa Nemarra
  
  Background: Diabetes is one of the commonest non-communicable diseases of the 21st century. Global burden of diabetes in 2010 was estimated at 285 million and projected to increase to 438 million by the year 2030, if no interventions are put in place. The primary health care facilities are the first level of contact for such rising cases of diabetes, despite of this fact there is no study done on the capabilities of primary health care facilities to accommodate diabetic services. Hence, the objective of this study is to assess the readiness of selected primary public hospitals and health centers to accommodate diabetic care in Jimma zone south west Ethiopia. Methods: Health facility based cross-sectional study design using quantitative and qualitative method of data collection was conducted from Feb 1-March 1, 2013. After checking the completen.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0943.1000214

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