Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global public health concern. In Rwanda, its prevalence continues to rise, yet limited information exists regarding patients’ diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management practices. Objective: This study assessed diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management among patients with T2DM attending Kibagabaga District Hospital. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 198 patients with T2DM selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 25.0. Results: Of the 198 participants, 63.6% were female, with a mean age of 52.4 years (SD = 11.83). The mean duration since diagnosis of diabetes was 4.5 years. Comorbidities were reported in 33.3% of participants, predominantly hypertension (16.7%). More than half (55.1%, n = 109) demonstrated adequate diabetes-specific knowledge, while 97% (n = 192) showed poor self-management practices. No significant association was found between diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management levels. However, self-management was significantly associated (p < 0.05) with social class (Ubudehe category) and the presence of comorbidities. Conclusion: Although many patients exhibited fair diabetes-specific knowledge, self-management practices remained poor. Further research is needed to identify barriers to effective self-care, and targeted interventions should be implemented to improve diabetes education and management among patients in Rwanda.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes-specific Knowledge, Self-management, Kibagabaga District Hospital
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Mukarugwiza, M., Manirafasha, E. N., Nirere, L., Ingabire, C. (2025). Knowledge and Self-Management Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital. American Journal of Health Research, 13(6), 328-337. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20251306.15
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Mukarugwiza, M.; Manirafasha, E. N.; Nirere, L.; Ingabire, C. Knowledge and Self-Management Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kibagabaga District Hospital. Am. J. Health Res. 2025, 13(6), 328-337. doi: 10.11648/j.ajhr.20251306.15
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abstract = {Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global public health concern. In Rwanda, its prevalence continues to rise, yet limited information exists regarding patients’ diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management practices. Objective: This study assessed diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management among patients with T2DM attending Kibagabaga District Hospital. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 198 patients with T2DM selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 25.0. Results: Of the 198 participants, 63.6% were female, with a mean age of 52.4 years (SD = 11.83). The mean duration since diagnosis of diabetes was 4.5 years. Comorbidities were reported in 33.3% of participants, predominantly hypertension (16.7%). More than half (55.1%, n = 109) demonstrated adequate diabetes-specific knowledge, while 97% (n = 192) showed poor self-management practices. No significant association was found between diabetes-specific knowledge and self-management levels. However, self-management was significantly associated (p Conclusion: Although many patients exhibited fair diabetes-specific knowledge, self-management practices remained poor. Further research is needed to identify barriers to effective self-care, and targeted interventions should be implemented to improve diabetes education and management among patients in Rwanda.},
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Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), Kigali, Rwanda
Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, Musanze, Rwanda
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