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To determine barriers and reasons for non-adherence to preventive measures and treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus among outpatients in Belarus.

Barriers to Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Outpatients in Belarus

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Identifies barriers to treatment adherence in outpatients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting improved awareness strategies.

To determine barriers and reasons for non-adherence to preventive measures and treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus among outpatients in Belarus.
Anonymous questionnaire survey conducted with 814 adults visiting outpatient health care units in Belarus.
Questionnaire developed to analyze perceived barriers to adherence for type 2 diabetes treatment.
53.2% reported engaging in daily physical activity.
46.6% consumed at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day.
25.2% cited fear of side effects as a treatment barrier, while insufficient knowledge accounted for 29.3% of lifestyle adherence challenges.

Sachkouskaya et al. (2022) studied this question.

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