COMPLIANCE TO TREATMENT REGIMEN AND THE PREVALENCE OF COMPLICATIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAFOUSSAM

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder associated with persistent hyperglycaemia and an increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications. In Cameroon, poor adherence to treatment regimens contributes to suboptimal glycaemic control and a high prevalence of complications. This study aimed to assess compliance to treatment regimens, identify associated socio-demographic and behavioral factors, and determine the prevalence of diabetes-related complications among patients at the Regional Hospital of Bafoussam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2023, recruiting 302 consenting diabetic patients. Data on demographics, treatment adherence (Morisky scale), lifestyle practices, and complications were collected via structured questionnaires, with fasting blood glucose (FBG) and BMI measured. Compliance was classified as poor (0–4), moderate (5–7), or good (8–10). Associations between compliance, socio-demographics, and complications were tested using Chi-square and Pearson correlation, with significance at p