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Public Health Insurance: An Approach To Mitigate The Burden Of Diabetes In Low Resource Settings, Jideuma I. Egwim, Namgyal Kyulo, Hadi Danawi, Aaron B. Mendelsohn
Public Health Insurance: An Approach To Mitigate The Burden Of Diabetes In Low Resource Settings, Jideuma I. Egwim, Namgyal Kyulo, Hadi Danawi, Aaron B. Mendelsohn
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a significant public health concern globally as well as in Owerri, Nigeria. The deleterious effects of diabetes have been linked to poor glycemic control. According to the International Diabetes Federation, poor glycemic control is reflected in glycosylated hemoglobin levels greater than 7.0%, which are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Studies have shown a dramatic rise in diabetic complications in Nigeria, particularly in Owerri. However, evidence is lacking on specific risk factors associated with poor glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients in Owerri. There is a gap in the literature regarding the association between health insurance …