Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Type 2 Diabetes Care and Factors Associated With Care Disruption in Kenya and Tanzania.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare delivery globally, impacting care access and delivery of essential services. The objective of the study was to investigate the pandemic's impact on care for patients with type 2 diabetes and factors associated with care disruption in Kenya and Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults diagnosed with diabetes pre-COVID-19. Data were collected in February-April 2022 reflecting experiences at two time-points, three months before and the three months most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It quantifies the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes care in Kenya and Tanzania, and describes the factors associated with care disruption in both countries.