Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Life Style Modification among Type 2Diabetic Mellitus Patients Attending Adama Hospital Medical College, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abate Wondesen; Belayneh Kefale Gelaw; Dr. Esayas Tadesse MSc; mustebatie; bkefale5

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Abate Wondesen
Belayneh Kefale Gelaw
Dr. Esayas Tadesse MSc
mustebatie
bkefale5

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type 2 diabetes mellitus, life style modification, knowledge, attitude, practice

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Life Style Modification among Type 2Diabetic Mellitus Patients Attending Adama Hospital Medical College, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(56), 37-48. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Author Biographies

Abate Wondesen

Belayneh Kefale Gelaw is affiliated with Ambo University, College of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Pharmacy, located in Ambo, Ethiopia. He holds a B.pharm qualification and has authored multiple research papers focused on medical research, treatments, HIV/AIDS research, infectious diseases, and surgery. He has served as a reviewer and author for medical journals.

Belayneh Kefale Gelaw

Belayneh Kefale holds a B.Pharm from Wollo University and an MSc from Addis Ababa University. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at the University of Tasmania, focusing on optimizing anticoagulant therapy in hospitalized patients, particularly those with atrial fibrillation. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy research, he has served as a clinical preceptor and lecturer at leading higher education institutions in Ethiopia. His research spans a wide range of areas, including therapeutic drug optimization and monitoring, pharmaceutical care, medication safety, and the therapeutic outcomes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He is also deeply engaged in addressing challenges related to antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and pharmacoeconomics. Belayneh is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world patient care, contributing to evidence-based pharmaceutical practices. His work has led to significant insights into optimizing drug therapy, enhancing patient safety, and improving healthcare outcomes. He has authored over 50 research articles and has made substantial contributions to advancing clinical pharmacy and healthcare policy.

Dr. Esayas Tadesse MSc

Esayas Tadesse is affiliated with Ambo University, College of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Pharmacy, Ethiopia. He has authored multiple medical research papers focusing on pharmacy practice and public health issues such as diabetes management, hypertension, and medication adherence. He has also served as a reviewer for academic journals and participates actively in research and community service.

mustebatie

Belayneh Kefale Gelaw is affiliated with Ambo University, College of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Pharmacy in Ethiopia. He has published multiple studies related to type 2 diabetes mellitus, lifestyle modifications, and pharmaceutical practices in Ethiopia. He holds a B.Pharm qualification and has served as a full-time reviewer and author with several publications and peer reviews.

bkefale5

Belayneh Kefale holds a B.Pharm from Wollo University and an MSc from Addis Ababa University. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at the University of Tasmania, focusing on optimizing anticoagulant therapy in hospitalized patients, particularly those with atrial fibrillation. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy research, he has served as a clinical preceptor and lecturer at leading higher education institutions in Ethiopia. His research spans a wide range of areas, including therapeutic drug optimization and monitoring, pharmaceutical care, medication safety, and the therapeutic outcomes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He is also deeply engaged in addressing challenges related to antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and pharmacoeconomics. Belayneh is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world patient care, contributing to evidence-based pharmaceutical practices. His work has led to significant insights into optimizing drug therapy, enhancing patient safety, and improving healthcare outcomes. He has authored over 50 research articles and has made substantial contributions to advancing clinical pharmacy and healthcare policy.

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