Are people at high risk for diabetes visiting health facility for confirmation of diagnosis? A population-based study from rural India
This study aims to identify the reasons for not undergoing confirmation by those at high risk for developing diabetes
Abstract
India is witnessing a rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus. India’s National Programme for Prevention and Control of Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke recommends population-based screening and referral to primary health centre for diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation. However, little is known about uptake of confirmatory tests among screen positives.
This study estimates the uptake of confirmatory tests and identify the reasons for not undergoing confirmation by those at high risk for developing diabetes. The researchers analysed data collected under project UDAY, a comprehensive diabetes and hypertension prevention and management programme, being implemented in rural Andhra Pradesh, India. Under UDAY, population-based screening for diabetes was carried out by project health workers using a diabetes risk score and capillary blood glucose test. Participants at high risk for diabetes were asked to undergo confirmatory tests. On follow- up visit, health workers assessed if the participant had undergone confirmation and ask for reasons if not so.
This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union
Citation
Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy N, Soundappan K, Gummidi B, Bhaskara Rao M, Tandon N, Reddy KS, Prabhakaran D, Mohan S. Are people at high risk for diabetes visiting health facility for confirmation of diagnosis? A population-based study from rural India. Global Health Action. 2018;11(1):1416744.