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A structural equation modeling study reveals the impact of diabetes stigma on psychological outcomes in adults with Type 2 Diabetes, suggesting mental health integration is vital.
Our results do provide some indication that addressing mental health issues in individuals with T2D may be an effective intervention strategy in curtailing the adverse clinical effects of T2D stigma. Additionally, our results highlight the importance of incorporating mental health care as part of routine diabetes management in Ghana and other similar African countries where mental health issues are often not prioritized by the healthcare system.
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