From: Cure or control: complying with biomedical regime of diabetes in Cameroon
Characteristics of study settings | Urban Health District (Biyem-Assi Yaounde) | Rural Health District (Bafut) | Total |
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Population | 453 833 | 80 000 | Â |
Age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes | 5% | 1% | Na |
Number of health units | 21 | 8 | 28 |
Number of health care providers | 140 | 30 | 170 |
Number of diabetes clinics | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Number of patients in initial sample | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Number of families in initial sample | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Number of healthcare workers trained in diabetes care | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Frequency of consultations per patient | Monthly* | Monthly* | Na |
Total number of patients consulting in sampled clinics at recruitment | 150 | 55 | 205 |