An evaluation of the burden of diabetes in Grenada
In. Caribbean Public Health Agency. Caribbean Public Health Agency: 60th Annual Scientific Meeting. Kingston, The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences, 2015. p.[1-75]. (West Indian Medical Journal Supplement).
Monography
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the burden of diabetes in Grenada in terms of changes in quality of life and trends of incidence, amputation and gender. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
A mixed methods approach was used in which statistical retrospective analysis determined trends of diabetic related amputations based on secondary data for the period 2008-2012. A qualitative approach was also used to assess perceptions of quality of life of diabetic related amputees using interviews.RESULTS:
There were no statistically significant differences or trends (relationships) found between number of amputations and incidences of diabetes with respect to time. The quality of life of diabetics decreased after receiving an amputation surgery as a result of multifactorial issues such as feelings of loneliness and financial instability.CONCLUSION:
The decreasing trend of diabetes in Grenada was found to be statistically insignificant while quality of life of amputees was shown to be lowered. Decreasing the incidence of amputations should involve focus on the role of peripheral neuropathy. Policy development to increase benefits to disabled citizens is recommended to improve quality of life of Grenadians.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Incidence
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Grenada
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Amputation, Surgical
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Country/Region as subject:
Caribbean
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English Caribbean
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Grenada
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian Medical Journal Supplement
Year:
2015
Document type:
Monography