Factors influencing the health seeking behaviour of persons who have diabetes in the Kumasi metropolis

Inappropriate Health Seeking Behavior has been linked to worse health outcomes, increased morbidity and mortality rates poorer statistics of a country. This study therefore sought identify the factors that influence seeking behavior persons with diabetes in Kumasi Metropolis. employed cross-sectional design quantitative approach. Convenience sampling method was used select 120 participants. An interviewer administered questionnaire collect data. Data collected analyzed using, frequency tables, multiple linear regression chi square using STATA. About 79% participants were females majority belonging Akan ethnic group. The findings suggested more than 80% Metropolis are consumers Government healthcare facilities). Statistically significant values recorded health-seeking behaviors at government facilities occupation (t = -2.74, p 0.007) also age -2.19, 0.03). analysis showed relationship between Perceived susceptibility, perceived severity usage facilities.