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ArticleBMJ open2026

Prevalence and predictors of diabetes distress in Volta Region, Ghana: a health facility-based cross-sectional study.

Reginald Enam Gibril Attidigah, Elorm Adzikah, Rose Mawufemor Glover, Awurakua Opokua Ofei, Solomon Abomabiik, Woelinam Aku Attipoe, Farrukh Ishaque Saah, Hubert Amu

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Reginald Enam Gibril AttidigahDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
Elorm AdzikahDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
Rose Mawufemor GloverDepartment of Population and Behavioural Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana akumawufemor16@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-2613-6194
Awurakua Opokua OfeiDepartment of Population and Behavioural Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
Solomon AbomabiikDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
Woelinam Aku AttipoeDepartment of Population and Behavioural Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
Farrukh Ishaque SaahPopulation and Health, University of Cape Coast College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8395-8369
Hubert AmuDepartment of Population and Behavioural Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0218-3843

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introductionDiabetes distress is a common health problem among people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), making it difficult to manage the condition. Though it remains a problem, limited attention has been given to the mental health impact it has on people living with the condition.

objectiveOur study investigated the prevalence and predictors of diabetes distress at a public hospital in the Volta Region of Ghana.

designThis was a health facility-based cross-sectional study.

settingPublic hospital in the Volta Region of Ghana.

participants164 people living with T2D at the diabetes clinic. DATA COLLECTION: We collected data using a standardised questionnaire, adopting Diabetes Distress Scale-17 and analysed with descriptive statistics and logistic regression test using STATA V.17.0. Statistical significance was set at a p value <0.05 at 95% CI.

resultsWe found a 43.9% prevalence of diabetes distress, including emotional (58.5%), interpersonal (51.8%), regimen-related (51.2%) and physician-related (12.8%). Those on combined insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) had higher odds (adjusted OR=7.26, 95% CI 1.15 to 45.87) of having diabetes distress compared with those on OAD-only regimen.

conclusionThe high prevalence of diabetes distress highlights the mental health burden of T2D and gaps in management, a critical factor for poor T2D outcomes. This may decelerate progress towards the achievement of SDG 3.4 aiming to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment, and promote mental health and well-being by 2030.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Stress, PsychologicalAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGhanaHumansHypoglycemic AgentsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesHypoglycemic AgentsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2HealthPrevalencePsychological StressStress, Psychological

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