Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa

Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa

Abstract Objective Diabetes is an incapacitating condition affecting millions of people in South Africa. Maintaining optimal glycaemic control is crucial in preventing diabetes complications, highlighting the importance of diabetes self-care. This study examined how Social Determinants of Health (SD...

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Main Authors:	Assegid Hellebo, Andre Pascal Kengne, Amarech Obse, Naomi Levitt, Bronwyn Myers, Susan Cleary, Olufunke Alaba
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-10-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20200-w
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