Publications by authors named "Cheikh Mbacke Dieng"
PLOS Glob Public Health
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- In 2016, over 422 million people had diabetes, and it caused 1.6 million deaths each year, which highlights the need for better prevention strategies.
- A study was conducted in 2020 in rural Senegal to understand people's knowledge, attitudes, and practices about diabetes, involving 300 participants aged 18 and older.
- The findings showed that people with higher education and awareness from healthcare staff were more knowledgeable, while screening for diabetes was done in only 34.3% of patients, indicating a need for better education and early detection methods.
