Factors influencing the severity of diabetic foot ulcers: a cross-sectional study
The study highlights factors that can enhance comprehensive care for diabetic patients, especially elderly individuals. Key measures include implementing educational programs to encourage medication adherence, improving healthcare access, particularly for uninsured individuals, promoting insurance coverage, and making diabetes treatments more affordable.
Authors
- Ally Mwanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6256-689X)
- Godfrey Mchele
- Daniel Kitua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6769-894X)
- Monica Urio
- Rickson G Bahati
- Leonard Selestine
- David Antanamsu
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Endocrine Disorders
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-024-01785-0
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.59