THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION AND CARE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS IN IVORY COAST: Case of the Civil Servants Medical Service (SMF) of Plateau

This study examines the socio-educational determinants influencing diabetes treatment adherence at the Diabetes and Arterial Hypertension Clinic (CDH) of the Civil Servants Medical Service (SMF) of Plateau. Using a quantitative methodology, we administered questionnaires to 147 diabetic patients selected through convenience sampling during their clinical visits. Results reveal that therapeutic education is crucial for optimal patient care, as 43.5% of study participants exhibited abnormal glycemic levels. The findings underscore two critical pathways to enhance therapeutic compliance: socialization to treatment protocols and individualized care approaches. Effective management requires patients to internalize therapeutic practices through consistent blood glucose self-monitoring and developing competencies in tracking glycated hemoglobin values. Furthermore, the study highlights that social perspectives on diabetes and the quality of community and family support systems significantly influence treatment adherence.