Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Factors Among Adult Residents of the Werabe Town, Siltie Zone, Central Ethiopia
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2025-05
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Addis Ababa University
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Background:-Diabetes mellitus is becoming a big public health concern, especially in developing nations like Ethiopia. As long as early screening and follow-up are done, the illness is manageable. However, given the paucity and disarray of Ethiopian studies, and limited studies in a specific setting, tools have been chosen for this study. For that reason, determining the magnitude of undiagnosed diabetes and identifying associated factors for prompt intervention to prevent potentially fatal complications is quite essential.
Objectives: -To assess the Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and associated factors among adult residents of the Worabe town, Siltie Zone, CentralRegion of Ethiopia. Materials and methods:-A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 10, 2024, to September 20, 2024, at Worabe town, Siltie Zone, Central Region of Ethiopia. A total of 212 healthy adults were selected. The required sample size was calculated using single calculation formula. Systematic and simple random sampling techniques were employed. Structured questionnaires were used to collect socio-demographic and clinical data. A blood sample after overnight fasting for (10–12 h) was collected and serum was tested for glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides. Hexokinase, colorimetric and Triacylglycerol are laboratory assay methods to analyze FBS, TC and TG respectively. on-parametric statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Results:-The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among adult residents of the Worabe town was 9.4%. Undiagnosed DM was higher in males than in females (12.1%vs 5.7%, P>0.05).factors like khat consumption, diastolic and systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglyceride, TyG-index and body fat percentage were statistically significant independent predictors of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion and recommendation:-The magnitude of the undiagnosed diabetes mellitus was high in the study setting. Therefore, creating awareness through activities targeting adults and identified factors should be devised and institutionalized in the health system in the study setting.
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Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, Diabetes mellitus