Prevalence of Diabetes and Its Determinants Among Kenyan Men in 2022

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and contributes to increased rates of sickness and mortality, making it a significant public health concern. Complete well-being depends on maintaining excellent health, and effective prevention and management of diabetes depend on understanding the factors associated with the disease. According to earlier research, the prevalence of diabetes varies by population, and men frequently have distinct risk factors from women. Therefore, identifying factors associated with diabetes in men is an essential problem that needs consideration.

The data employed in this study were obtained from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. Survey Logistic Regression models that consider the multi-stage features of the survey were implemented.

The findings for this study are presented using a survey logistic regression model. The study findings revealed that the risk factors age, health status, hypertension, occupation, province, and wealth index were influential factors significantly associated with diabetes. The study also revealed that the interaction effects of age and health status, health status and wealth index, and health status and hypertension are strongly associated with diabetes.

The findings highlight the complex interaction of socio-demographic, clinical, and economic factors in influencing diabetes risk among Kenyan men. Targeted interventions should prioritise older men, those in poor health, and those in lower wealth groups. The significant interaction effects emphasise the need for multifactorial prevention strategies. Public health policies should integrate routine screening, socioeconomic support, and workplace health programs to reduce the diabetes burden effectively.

The identified significant factors can inform the development of targeted strategies to reduce diabetes prevalence in Kenya. These findings emphasise the need for context-specific interventions focused on high-risk groups. Strengthening routine health screening and addressing social determinants are critical for effective diabetes prevention and control.