Diabetes management in rural communities often faces challenges related to cost, accessibility, and adherence to treatment plans. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys among 150 participants who received home-based support and a control group receiving standard care. Participants reported significant improvements in blood glucose levels (mean reduction of 20% within six months) compared to the control group, although variability existed across different socio-economic backgrounds. The home-based interventions demonstrated effectiveness in managing diabetes among rural women farmers; however, further research is needed to identify specific factors influencing treatment outcomes. Policy makers should consider integrating home-based support into existing healthcare programmes and provide financial incentives for sustainable use of medication. Diabetes, Rural Women Farmers, Home-Based Interventions, North West Province, South Africa Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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