Associations of psychosocial stress with type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control among Ghanaians: The RODAM study
Authors' conclusion
Perceived discrimination and negative life events are associated with type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control among Ghanaians, especially in men. Further studies are needed to identify context-specific mechanisms underlying these associations.
Study context
- Population
- Ghanaians (migrant and non-migrant), RODAM study; 44% resident in Ghana, 62% women, mean age 46 years, 10% with T2D
- Participants
- 4,841 participants
- Exposure
- Psychosocial stresses vs T2D status and HbA1c
- Outcome
- T2D status and HbA1c
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Negative life events in past 12 months and T2D, aOR
0.93 (0.87-0.99) (95% CI)
Perceived discrimination and T2D, aOR
1.01 (1.004-1.03) (95% CI)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Perceived discrimination and HbA1c
- Positive association with HbA1c, especially among those with T2D, adjusted β
- 0.01 (0.007-0.02) (95% CI)
Effect modification by sex
- Associations of negative life events and perceived discrimination with T2D more pronounced in men
Original publication
Associations of psychosocial stress with type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control among Ghanaians: The RODAM study. Diabet Med. Published 20 November 2022. doi:10.
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