Perceptions and knowledge of diabetes in poor urban communities in Accra, Ghana
Diabetes is a major public health concern, leading to costly and life-threating complications while significantly impacting quality of life. However, limited evidence exists on how diabetes is understood in poor urban communities in Africa, including Ghana. Evidence suggests that community beliefs a...
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| Main Authors: | Raphael Baffour Awuah, Publa Antwi, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Akanksha Abhay Marphatia, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Samuel Amon, Ann Blandford, Megan Vaughan, Leonard Baatiema, Edward Fottrell, Hannah Maria Jennings |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Global Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17441692.2025.2516700 |
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