Self-care behaviors and glycemic control in Nigerian patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot cross-sectional study
Self-care behaviors were significantly associated with glycemic control among T2DM patients attending two specialized endocrinology clinics in Gusau, Nigeria. Interventions tailored to demographic and cultural contexts are essential to strengthen adherence in key areas such as diet, physical activity, and glucose monitoring. These findings underscore the importance of supporting self-management, even in patients with established access to clinical care.
Authors
- Yanxin Bi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3146-274X)
- Yinzi Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0634-3955)
- Zhi‐Jie Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0233-5010)
- Minmin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3213-2481)
- Muhammad Idris Abdullahi
- Mohammad Hamza Ashiru
Institutions
- Peking University (CN)
- Centre for Healthy Start Initiative (NG)
- Bashkir State Medical University (RU)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- George Institute for Global Health (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Health Research and Policy
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-025-00427-9
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation