Prevalence and associated factors of diabetic foot ulcers among type 2 diabetic patients attending chronic follow-up clinics at governmental hospitals of Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia: A 5-year (2013–2017) retrospective study
Introduction: Diabetic foot disease is a growing major public health problem and the leading cause of prolonged hospital admission, health-related costs, and reduced quality of life for diabetes patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and its associated f...
Main Authors: | Assefa Tola, Lemma Demissie Regassa, Yohanes Ayele |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-01-01
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Series: | SAGE Open Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312120987385 |
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