Publications by authors named "Nana Esi Appiah"
Article Synopsis
- Self-care is crucial for managing diabetes in low-and-middle-income countries like Ghana, especially due to limited clinical resources.
- The study analyzed 12 observational studies involving 2,671 individuals with type 2 diabetes, focusing on their adherence to self-care behaviors over recent years.
- Results showed varying adherence rates, with diet and physical activity receiving the most attention; however, self-monitoring and medication adherence were notably lower, highlighting challenges affected by personal and systemic factors.
Objectives: This study estimates the prevalence of self-medication and provides an understanding of the reasons for self-medication in Ghana through the synthesis of relevant literature.
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Science Direct and African Journals Online to identify observational studies published from inception to March 2022. Google scholar and institutional websites were searched for grey literature.