Diabetes A Leading Causes Of Death In Nigeria, How Nurses Through Education And Health Promotion Could Increase Diabetes Awareness Among Nigerians

This study was carried out to examine diabetes: a leading causes of death in Nigeria, how health worker through education and health promotion could increase diabetes awareness among Nigerians with special reference to State specialist hospital Akure. Specifically, the study aims investigate the causes of diabetes in Nigeria, ascertain the extent of diabetes awareness carryout by Nigeria Government, investigate the role of health practitioners in reducing the adverse effect of diabetes and  suggest possible solution to the identified problem.

The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 30 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that Health practitioners does play a role in reducing the adverse effect of diabetes. The study revealed there is diabetes awareness programs carried out by the government own medical centers in the rural communities. The study thereby recommends that diabetes programmes must be integrated and evidence based, highlighting the scale of the problem and areas for effective intervention.

This will help trigger shifts in current public health priorities and augment comprehensive efforts from multiple stakeholders countries, international organizations, academic institutions, civil society and the private sector  in combating the still evolving diabetes epidemic.