Effect Of Health Extension Worker-Led Based Interventions on Improving Self-Management Behavior Among Diabetic Patients in Ethiopia
Launched by DEBRE BERHAN UNIVERSITY · Dec 19, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of June 27, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Despite the Ethiopian government's focus on non-communicable diseases, diabetes is increasingly becoming a major public health issue among adults. Unfortunately, diabetes care in numerous countries, including Ethiopia, is inadequate, resulting in undiagnosed cases, low rates of diabetes control, and failure to meet established care standards.
Insufficient readiness of healthcare services, inadequate training of healthcare professionals, and a lack of patient-centered interventions have contributed to inadequate healthcare coverage and suboptimal self-management behavior. The inadequate adh...
Gender
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with diabetes who have provided informed consent
- • Patients with diabetes who do not have any other diabetes-related health complications at the start of the study
- • Patients with diabetes who are not pregnant
- • Patients with diabetes who have completed six months in the study
- • Patients with diabetes who have expressed their intention to remain within the study facility (health post) and community.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who decline to provide consent
- • Patients who, based on medical assessment by their physician, are deemed unable to participate in the intervention
- • Patients who choose not to continue with the intervention.
About Debre Berhan University
Debre Berhan University is a leading academic institution located in Ethiopia, committed to advancing health research and education. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes. With a focus on community engagement and collaboration, Debre Berhan University strives to address local and global health challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry and the promotion of evidence-based practices. The university's dedication to ethical research standards and its emphasis on capacity building position it as a vital contributor to the advancement of medical knowledge and healthcare solutions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Debre Birhan, Amhara, Ethiopia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Akine E Abosetugn, MPH
Principal Investigator
Debre Berhan University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported