Ameen Malky

Department of Preventive Medicine, Joint Program of Saudi Board in Preventive Medicine, Southern Region, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Barriers to Self-Care Practices in Diabetes Patients: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Ameen Malky, Amal M Alshahrani*, Aishah Abdullah Ganem Alqarni, Yara Rashed A Albayyahi, Anoud Mubarak Alsaad, Eyad Abdulatif Almohaissen, Rahaf Mouner Haj Hasan and Sarh Sami Abdulghani
  
  Background: Diabetes mellitus is an emerging public health threat with rapid increase in prevalence all over the world. Mortality and other health care costs associated with diabetes are mainly due to its complications rather than the disease itself. Self-care management practices are essential in preventing such complications. Evidence shows that patients with diabetes face several challenges in adhering to such practices. Aim: The current study is aimed to identify the barriers to self-care practices in patients with diabetes from a global perspective. Methods: Online databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL were searched for following keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, self-care practices, self-management practices, adherence and barriers to diabetes self-care practices. By following the PRISMA.. Read More»