Charels Manu

Education Program to Increase Diabetes Knowledge and Awareness

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An educational program was conducted to increase diabetes knowledge and awareness in the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern region of Ghana. Pre and post test surveys were conducted to determine the knowledge etiology of diabetes. Participants were provided with information on how diabetes develops, signs and symptoms, preventative methods, and treatment options. Key takeaways from the program include increasing physical activities and proper nutrition based on the available foods within the region. Recommendations include increasing intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, foods low in fats and high fiber diets. Additional health fairs in other communities will provide more health benefits and reduce the overall healthcare cost and lifelong disabilities among the people of Ghana.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. August 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 292g
• ISBN-13: 9786200274960
• ISBN-10: 6200274967
• Artikelnr.: 57608591

Autorenporträt

Charles K. Manu a obtenu son doctorat à l'école de santé publique de l'université Walden. Le Dr Manu est titulaire d'un MPH de l'Université du New Hampshire et d'un BSc de l'Université de l'Indiana. Il travaille pour le Dept. of Disability Services à Washington, DC. Le Dr Manu vit dans le Maryland, aux États-Unis, avec sa chère épouse, le Dr Vera Kuffour-Manu, et sa fille, Nana, étudiante en doctorat.