Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors among Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients Attending Ambo Town Government Hospitals in West Shewa, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Jafero Oljira, Fekadu Urgessa* and Mintewab Hussein
  
  Background: Anemia is the most common blood disorder and common complications of diabetes mellitus. It is also a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human health, social and economic development. In Ethiopia, chronic illnesses are tremendously rising with their complications, but very little research has been conducted, particularly on anemia among type two diabetic mellitus patients. Objective: To assess the prevalence of anemia and associated risk factors among Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus (T2DM) patients attending Ambo town government hospitals in West Shewa, Ethiopia from September-October 2020 G.C. Method: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted on T2DM patients from September 2020- October 2020. A simple random sampling technique .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-8790.23.11.539

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