Determinants of metabolic syndrome among type two diabetic patients following diabetic clinic of Arba Minch General hospital, southern Ethiopia- a case-control study

Abstract Purpose: Metabolic syndrome is a global public health issue that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death. Globally, 70–80% of diabetic patient develop metabolic syndrome Comprehensive knowledge about risk factors for metabolic syndrome are essential to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve the quality of life for diabetic patient. Thus, this study aims to determine predictors of metabolic syndrome among type two diabetic patients. This study aims to identify determinants of metabolic syndrome among type two diabetic patients.Methods: Facility-based unmatched case-control study was conducted among 204 systematically selected participants using a pre-tested, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to identify determinants of metabolic syndrome using STAT version 16. Result: The probability of being female was 3.4 times higher among cases than controls as compared to being male [AOR=3.35, 95% CI (1.28, 8.73)]. The odds of being a rural dweller were 2 times higher among cases than controls as compared to rural dwellers [AOR = 3.10, 95% CI (1.27, 7.624)]. The likelihood being government employment was 4.4 times higher among cases than controls as compared to self-employed [AOR= 4.39, 95% CI ((1.28, 14.97)]. The odds of being obese were 2.7 times higher among cases than controls as compared to normal body mass index [AOR= 2.72, 95% CI ((1.03, 7.17)].Conclusion: -This study showed that sex, residence, occupation, and body mass index were found to be determinants of metabolic syndrome. Thus, concerned organizations and health professionals should focus on these factors in their efforts to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among diabetics.