Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on type 2 diabetes care and factors associated with care disruption in Kenya and Tanzania
| Autor: | Richard E. Sanya, Caroline H. Karugu, Peter Binyaruka, Shukri F. Mohamed, Lyagamula Kisia, Peter Kibe, Irene Mashasi, Grace Mhalu, Christopher Bunn, Manuela Deidda, Frances S. Mair, Eleanor Grieve, Cindy M. Gray, Sally Mtenga, Gershim Asiki |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Global Health Action, Vol 17, Iss 1 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1654-9880 16549716 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/16549716.2024.2345970 |
| Popis: | Background The COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare delivery globally, impacting care access and delivery of essential services. Objectives We investigated the pandemic’s impact on care for patients with type 2 diabetes and factors associated with care disruption in Kenya and Tanzania. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults diagnosed with diabetes pre-COVID-19. Data were collected in February–April 2022 reflecting experiences at two time-points, three months before and the three months most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire captured data on blood glucose testing, changes in medication prescription and access, and healthcare provider access. Results We recruited 1000 participants (500/country). Diabetes care was disrupted in both countries, with 34.8% and 32.8% of the participants reporting change in place and frequency of testing in Kenya, respectively. In Tanzania, 12.4% and 17.8% reported changes in location and frequency of glucose testing, respectively. The number of health facility visits declined, 14.4% (p |
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