Risk Factors Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy among Patients Aged 50-75 Years Attending Diabetic Clinic at Mbagathi Hospital Nairobi County, Kenya
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2023Author
Nyakaba, Tom M.
Mogere, Dominic
Koyio, Lucina
Kariuki, Peterson K.
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Background: According to research, nearly 60% of persons with type 1 diabetes are likely to
experience diabetes retinopathy after 20 years after the initial diagnosis of diabetes type 1. Nearly
40 % of all persons with unrestrained type 2 diabetes are likely to experience diabetes retinopathy
during their lifetime.
Objective: The study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with Diabetes Retinopathy
among patients aged between 50 - 75 years seeking care at Mbagathi Hospital Nairobi County, Kenya
Method: This study used an analytical cross-sectional study design. A systematic random sampling
design was used to recruit study partakers. The sample size for this study was 151 study
respondents. Both Bivariate and binary logistic regression techniques were also utilized to evaluate
the degree of association between the independent and the dependent variable. Statistical
significance was set at p=<0.05.
Results: The prevalence of diabetes retinopathy (non-proliferati ve diabetes retinopathy) in this
study was 31.5% indicating this is a real public health concern that needs an urgent multisectoral
approach. From this study, The presence of laboratory services (OR=10,95%CI=3.56-30.99),
support group (OR=5.2,95%CI=1.81-14.85), provision of health care message
(OR=11.6,95%CI=3.46-38.59), normal BMI (OR=3.6.95%CI=19.88-65.36) reduced the odds of
diabetes retinopathy. Drinking alcohol (OR=22,95%CI=0.003-0.771), smoking (OR=33.95%,
CI=0.004-0.262), uncontrolled blood sugars (OR=4,95%CI=19.89-65.36) increased the odds of
diabetes retinopathy. Low education level (OR=5.9,95%CI=0.03-0.79), earning less than 6000 Ksh
per month (OR=9,95%CI=0.04-0.29) smoking (OR=33.3,95%CI=0.004-0.262), uncontrolled blood
sugars (OR=4,95%CI=19.89-65.36) increased the odds of diabetes retinopathy.
Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy was high, earning less than 6000 Ksh per
month, drinking alcohol, smoking, Low education level, and having uncontrolled blood sugars
increased the odds of diabetes retinopathy. The presence of laboratory services, support group,
provision of health care messages, and normal BMI reduced the odds of diabetes retinopathy.
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