Prevalence and Determinants of Diabetes among Adult Patients Attending Hargeisa Group Hospital of Somalia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of diabetes and associated factors among adult patients attending at Hargeisa group hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH). The sample size was 167 adult patients who visited Hargeisa Group Hospital during the study period. we collected data by following convenience sampling using semi-structured questionnaire. Data was collected from May 1, 2024, up to May 25, 2024. To conduct data analysis, SPSS version 20 software was used. The overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult patients was 29.9%. Not taking exercise regularly was the significant factor of having diabetes. Less lifestyle modification was also the significant factor of having diabetes. In this study, most of the patients (70.0%) had type 2 diabetes. Besides, 54.0% of patients had a family history of diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among the adult patients in this study was higher. Therefore, it is better to design strategies for diabetes clients to lower their blood sugar in addition to insulin and oral agent medication, and they should do lifestyle modifications and exercises.