Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria
Abstract Diabetes is a serious condition that has become alarmingly prevalent. This study investigated the factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA. Using a cross-sectional approach, four hundred (400) randomly chosen participants were given a...
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| author | Ugonma Winnie Dozie Iheoma Mariagorathy Diala Kelechukwu Celestine Nosike Dozie Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro Chimezie Christian Iwuala Onukansi Francisca Ogochukwu Rebecca N. Ugwuanya Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie |
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| description | Abstract Diabetes is a serious condition that has become alarmingly prevalent. This study investigated the factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA. Using a cross-sectional approach, four hundred (400) randomly chosen participants were given a structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was performed on variables and relationship between variables was determined with chi-square analysis using SPSS Statistical Package (version 23). From the findings, a significant degree of diabetes mellitus (DM) awareness existed (90%) but there was poor uptake of screening 82(23%) that was mainly done once in three months 21 (26%) in pharmacy 49 (60%). Preventive health screenings failed to identify early warning indicators of more serious conditions, according to the majority. Over 50% of them consented to attend a health screening if and when they experience bodily discomfort, whereas 79 (22%) did not. 198 (55%) were afraid they would discover they had a health issue after taking part in a screening. Similarly, majority of them 151(42%) strongly agreed that early detection and early treatment of the disease are beneficial. Specific factors like fear of diagnosis, poor healthcare provider attitudes 149 (42%), and screening-related discomfort 131(37) are more predictive of screening behaviour than awareness alone. Finally, all demographic characteristics was significantly correlated (p < 0.001) with screening exception being gender (p = 0.314), religion (p = 0.234) and ethnicity (p = 0.617). Therefore, health interventions and education especially in the area of blood sample collection, healthcare providers’ attitudes, results and waiting time will enhance screening. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4756fba8a0024eebaa5604fc022e0d212025-08-20T04:01:46ZengSpringerDiscover Public Health3005-07742025-08-0122111910.1186/s12982-025-00860-8Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern NigeriaUgonma Winnie Dozie0Iheoma Mariagorathy Diala1Kelechukwu Celestine Nosike Dozie2Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha3Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro4Chimezie Christian Iwuala5Onukansi Francisca Ogochukwu6Rebecca N. Ugwuanya7Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie8Department of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Statistics, Imo State UniversityDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State College of Health and Management SciencesDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of TechnologyAbstract Diabetes is a serious condition that has become alarmingly prevalent. This study investigated the factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA. Using a cross-sectional approach, four hundred (400) randomly chosen participants were given a structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was performed on variables and relationship between variables was determined with chi-square analysis using SPSS Statistical Package (version 23). From the findings, a significant degree of diabetes mellitus (DM) awareness existed (90%) but there was poor uptake of screening 82(23%) that was mainly done once in three months 21 (26%) in pharmacy 49 (60%). Preventive health screenings failed to identify early warning indicators of more serious conditions, according to the majority. Over 50% of them consented to attend a health screening if and when they experience bodily discomfort, whereas 79 (22%) did not. 198 (55%) were afraid they would discover they had a health issue after taking part in a screening. Similarly, majority of them 151(42%) strongly agreed that early detection and early treatment of the disease are beneficial. Specific factors like fear of diagnosis, poor healthcare provider attitudes 149 (42%), and screening-related discomfort 131(37) are more predictive of screening behaviour than awareness alone. Finally, all demographic characteristics was significantly correlated (p < 0.001) with screening exception being gender (p = 0.314), religion (p = 0.234) and ethnicity (p = 0.617). Therefore, health interventions and education especially in the area of blood sample collection, healthcare providers’ attitudes, results and waiting time will enhance screening.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00860-8 |
| spellingShingle | Ugonma Winnie Dozie Iheoma Mariagorathy Diala Kelechukwu Celestine Nosike Dozie Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro Chimezie Christian Iwuala Onukansi Francisca Ogochukwu Rebecca N. Ugwuanya Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria Discover Public Health |
| title | Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full | Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_short | Factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in Owerri West, LGA, Imo State South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_sort | factors affecting the utilization of diabetes screening services among adults in owerri west lga imo state south eastern nigeria |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00860-8 |
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