COVID-19 pandemic, medical attention, and self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes at a Peru-based hospital: An analytical cross-sectional study
Electronic Journal of General Medicine
; 20(4), 2023.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2313331
ABSTRACT
Background:
To determine the association between coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), medical attention and self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) at the Archbishop Loayza National Hospital.Methods:
This analytical cross-sectional study, involved interviewing 181 T2DM patients and recording their actions regarding three aspects–self-care measures, medical care, and spending on medicines–before and during the pandemic. The relationships between the variables were established using descriptive and analytical statistics.Results:
During the pandemic, self-care decreased to 37%;26% had access to medical care. Patients in the provinces experienced better self-care (Lima 35%;Provinces 61%;p=0.002). Patients with comorbidities also took good care of themselves (with comorbidities 41%;without comorbidities 29%;p=0.036).Conclusions:
COVID-19 had a negative influence on T2DM patients regarding self-care and medical care. One out of four patients received medical care. Additionally, being outside Lima and having comorbidities were associated with better self-care during the pandemic.
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
ProQuest Central
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Peru
Language:
English
Journal:
Electronic Journal of General Medicine
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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