TITLE:
Determinants of Diabetes Mellitus in Adults in Rural Areas in 2024: A Case Study of the Commune of Kpomassè (Benin)
AUTHORS:
Flaubert Aïssi, Colette Azandjeme, Ericie Sossou, Melchior Aïssi, Belmondo Nonnonhou, Florel Aïssi, Aristide Sohe, Yannick Batcho
KEYWORDS:
Determinants, Diabetes, Adult, Kpomassè, Benin
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Epidemiology,
Vol.14 No.4,
November
7,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that leads to premature death and disability. This disease increases healthcare costs and hinders the development of countries, compromising their ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health. The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of diabetes mellitus in adults in the commune of Kpomassè in 2024. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study carried out in March 2024. Residents aged 18 to 69 were selected using the World Health Organization (WHO) probability cluster sampling method. Data collection was carried out using an electronic questionnaire administered to respondents by interviewers, in compliance with ethical principles. Data were analyzed using STATA 15 software. Determinants of diabetes were identified using a multiple logistic regression model, with a threshold set at 5%. Results: A total of 308 subjects, including 156 men, were surveyed. The prevalence of diabetes was 14.94%. Five determinants were associated with diabetes: gender (p = 0.038), age (p = 0.006), sleep duration (p = 0.026), consumption of fried foods (p = 0.024) and stress (p = 0.013). Conclusion: Diabetes among adults in Kpomassè poses a serious public health problem. It is imperative to strengthen diabetes prevention efforts through concerted action by the competent authorities.