Type 2 Diabetes and Risk Factors in an Adult Population in Oujda, Eastern Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Autor:	Maamri A; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda, MAR., Ben El Mostafa S; Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda, MAR., Vissers D; Department of Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, BEL., Van Rompaey B; Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, BEL.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jul 29; Vol. 16 (7), pp. e65715. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 29 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.65715
Abstrakt:	Objectives The rapidly increasing prevalence of diabetes makes it a public health concern. Adopting a healthier lifestyle can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D), the most common type of diabetes, and its complications. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes at the level of local health centers in the prefecture of Oujda, Morocco, and its relationship with obesity, physical activity, and sociodemographic factors. Methodology In a cross-sectional study in first-line health centers, sociodemographic and bioclinical data were collected through convenient purposive sampling using anthropometric and blood glucose measurements and structured, comprehensible interview questionnaires. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire was used to measure the physical activity of the patients. The association of T2D with age, gender, education, occupation, obesity, and physical activity was analyzed. Results Out of 535 observed patients, 510 were included, mostly female with a minimum age of 18 years, with a prevalence of T2D of 16%. More than half of the patients were illiterate (56%) and 83% had no occupation. Obesity was prevalent, especially among diabetics, and only a minority were physically active according to WHO targets. Thirty-six percent of all patients and 46% of diabetics reported low levels of physical activity. Age and obesity were the main factors associated with T2D. Conclusion Obesity and T2D have a high prevalence in the Oujda region. A balanced diet and regular physical activity remain our best recommendations for preventing this disease. Special attention should be paid to women with diabetes in Arab countries so that they can actively participate in prevention activities. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Ethics Committee of the Regional Health Directorate in Oujda issued approval EC 128/18. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: This study was funded by the Belgian VLIR-UOS South Initiative program (SI2019- S EL053) and the City of Antwerp. These fundings did not interfere in any way with the methods or the results of the current study. All authors declare there is no conflict of interest in any way. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Maamri et al.)
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