Research Article

Perspectives of healthcare workers on factors influencing diabetes management and diabetic foot problems in Zimbabwe

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 25 , issue 3 , 2020 , pages: 57–62

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2020.1817283

Author(s): Oppah Kuguyo , Zimbabwe , Chengeto Muhaso , Zimbabwe , Simbarashe Nyandoro , Zimbabwe , Joconiah Chirenda , Zimbabwe , Vasco Chikwasha , Zimbabwe , Akimu C Mageza , Zimbabwe , Lovemore Gwanzura , Zimbabwe , Doreen Macherera Mukona , Zimbabwe , Alice Matimba , Zimbabwe

Keywords: Africa , diabetes mellitus , diabetic foot , footcare , Zimbabwe

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Abstract

Background: Poor management of diabetes mellitus gives rise to complications such as diabetic foot (DF), which pose a host of medical and socioeconomic problems, especially in low-income countries where resources, capacity and awareness are limited.

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