PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY OF TYPE 2 DIABETES IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

Author Name: 1. Mr. Ebenezer Tawiah Arhin, 2. Mr. Samuel Akwasi Adarkwa, 3. Mr. Caleb Nurideen Nambyn, 4. Mr. Abdul Hamid Amidu

Volume/Issue: 04/07

Country: Ghana

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2023-41514397/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Tamale Technical University, P.O.Box 3 E/R, Department of Statistical Sciences, Ghana. arhin7ben@gmail.com
2. Kumasi Technical University, P.O.Box 854, Department of Statistical Sciences, Ghana. saadarkwa@gmail.com                    
3. Tamale Technical University, P.O.Box 3 E/R, Department of Statistical Sciences, Ghana. nurideennambyn@tatu.edu.gh
4. Tamale Technical University, P.O.Box 3 E/R, Department of Statistical Sciences, Ghana. abdulhamid3@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Comprehending the various factors contributing to type 2 diabetes is crucial for developing effective strategies for prevention, management, and intervention. The study investigates how various factors, including gender, age, occupation, education, residence, and weight, influence the prevalence and severity of type 2 diabetes in the Tamale Metropolis. Data on type 2 diabetes cases were obtained from the records of Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital, Tamale, serving as a secondary source. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were used to analyze the data. The study’s findings revealed that age, education, occupation, residence, and gender are crucial predictors of diabetes severity. Findings show that the model predicted a 20.5% chance of severe condition for patients with normal type 2 diabetes, a 40.7% chance for those with mild condition, and a 47.6% chance for those with normal condition, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to mitigate diabetes risk. The study concluded that there is a relationship between age, education, occupation, and gender in diabetes prevalence. The study further concluded that there is largely a chance of having severe type 2 diabetes among those with non-severe type 2 diabetes, with few chances of not having a severe condition.

Key words: Type 2 diabetes, prevalence, risk factors