Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adults aged 45 years and above in rural Sidama, Ethiopia: a two-step community-based cross-sectional study
The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes among rural adult population was low. Older age and higher income were significantly associated with elevated fasting blood sugar. Routine community-based diabetes screening among older population, health education and nutrition-focused interventions are recommended to sustain the low burden and address undernutrition.
Authors
- Betelhem Eshetu Birhanu
- Melaku Haile Likka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5650-728X)
- Desalegn Tsegaw Hibstu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2285-4635)
- Hiwot Abera Areru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3049-7236)
- Bernt Lindtjørn
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-109628
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00