Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes in tertiary hospitals in Southwest Nigeria, print-based educational intervention significantly enhanced self-care practices compared to a control group receiving no structured intervention, though it was associated with no reported adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes attending endocrinology clinics at tertiary hospitals in Southwest Nigeria. |
| Intervention | A 12-week print-based educational intervention including PowerPoint presentation sessions, take-home leaflets, and weekly activity reminders shared via communication platforms. |
| Comparison | A control group that received no additional educational intervention beyond routine care. |
| Outcome | Participants in the intervention group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in self-care practices (mean score increase from 10.573 to 12.957, z = -6.845, p < 0.001), while no significant change occurred in the control group (z = -0.160, p = 0.873). |
Source: Bukola Beatrice Howells, et al. “Assessing the effectiveness of print-based educational intervention on self-care practices among type 2 diabetes patients in selected tertiary hospitals in Southwest, Nigeria.” Read article here.
