A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge regarding Diabetes Mellitus among selected community, Coimbatore

Parimala, S.; Deepa, R

doi:10.52711/2454-2660.2021.00074

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“…A previous study reported poor knowledge regarding T2DM in the general population. 12 Knowledge is paramount in the fight against T2DM, as it can help people assess their risk and inspire them to take responsibility for their health. 13 Most knowledge and practice studies in LMICs related to T2DM have focused on patients.…”

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Knowledge and Practice regarding Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Office Workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania

Dika,

Deogratias,

Byamungu

et al. 2023

EAHRJ

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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mostly occurs in adults when the body becomes resistant to insulin. Genetic predisposition, age, an unhealthy diet, and a sedentary lifestyle are key factors leading to T2DM. Office workers are one of the populations at greatest risk of developing T2DM. This study assessed the level of knowledge and risk factors for T2DM among office workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 309 office workers in public and private institutions in Mwanza City. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants. The coded data were analyzed using STATA Version 14. The associations between various risk factors for T2DM and knowledge on T2DM were determined using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Results: The level of knowledge was poor in 41.1%, moderate in 31.1%, and good in 27.8% of the study participants. Family history of T2DM showed a significant association with knowledge score (P=.001). Only 63 (20.4%) of respondents reported eating a healthy diet. Among the study participants, 154 (49.8%) had poor diabetes prevention practices, 82 (26.5%) had moderate practices, and 73 (23.7%) had good practices. Conclusion: The majority of the office workers who participated in this study had limited knowledge regarding risk factors for T2DM and poor practices concerning the prevention of the disease. In order to reduce the burden of T2DM, there is a need for lifestyle modification, provision of education, and raising awareness about the risk factors of T2DM among office workers in Mwanza City.

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Knowledge and Practice regarding Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Office Workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania

Dika,

Deogratias,

Byamungu

et al. 2023

EAHRJ

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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Diabetes Mellitus among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Patients attending Medicine Outpatient Department

Sony,

Pal Kaur,

Singh Choudhary

2023

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The study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic and non diabetic patients, and compare the knowledge and attitude regarding Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic and non diabetic patients. A Comparative Descriptive research design was used Sample size of 100 diabetic and non diabetic patients (50 in diabetic mellitus and 50 in non diabetic mellitus) were selected through non probability convenient sampling technique. The study was conducted in GGSMCH hospital Faridkot, Punjab. Results: Data was collected through the self structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Discussion was based on statistical analysis in diabetic majority of diabetic study subjects 43(86%) had average knowledge followed by 4(8%) had poor knowledge and only 3(6%) had good knowledge. In non diabetic patients majority 25(50%) had average knowledge followed by 18(36%) had poor knowledge and only 7(14%) had good knowledge. 42(84%) had fair attitude whereas in diabetic study subjects and in non diabetic study subjects figure presents the 40(80%) poor attitude. The coefficient of correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients is 0.22 and coefficient of correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding diabetes mellitus among non diabetic patients is 0.25.

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A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge regarding Diabetes Mellitus among selected community, Coimbatore

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Knowledge and Practice regarding Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Office Workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania

Knowledge and Practice regarding Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Office Workers in Mwanza City, Tanzania

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Diabetes Mellitus among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Patients attending Medicine Outpatient Department

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