بكالوريوس / Bachelor's

This study aims to determine the proportion of blood pressure control and identify the clinical and behavioral factors associated with blood pressure control among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending Jameeh Diabetes Hospital in Dongola City, Northern State, Sudan. It focuses on factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure, such as obesity, poor glycemic control, medication non-adherence, excessive salt intake, and physical inactivity. The findings may help identify modifiable risk factors and guide appropriate interventions to improve patient care and reduce complications associated with diabetes and hypertension.

The confidentiality of participants will be strictly maintained throughout the study. No personal identifying information, such as names or phone numbers, will be collected in the questionnaire. Each participant will be assigned a unique identification code, and all collected data will be kept securely and accessed only by the research team. The information will be used solely for research purposes, and the results will be presented in aggregate form to ensure that no individual participant can be identified.

The study is expected to involve minimal risk to participants. Some participants may experience mild discomfort or inconvenience while answering the questionnaire, particularly when discussing personal health information or medication adherence. Blood pressure measurement may cause slight temporary discomfort. Participation will be entirely voluntary, and participants will have the right to refuse to answer any question or withdraw from the study at any time without affecting the care they receive. Confidentiality will be maintained to minimize any potential risks.

There may be no direct benefit to participants from taking part in this study. However, the findings may help identify the proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes who have uncontrolled blood pressure and the clinical and behavioral factors associated with it. The results may contribute to improving patient education, promoting medication adherence and healthy lifestyle practices, and guiding future interventions to improve blood pressure control and reduce complications among patients with diabetes in Dongola.