Risk Factors Associated Health Problems, Reasons for Admission and Knowledge Profile of Diabetes Patients Admitted in BPKIHS.

Rs, Mehta; Karki, Prabin Kumar; Sharma, SK

doi:10.4103/0973-3930.22775

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“…The traditional lifestyle was characterized by regular and vigorous physical activity accompanied by subsistence on high fiber, whole grain-based diet rich in vegetables and fruits [2,3]. Urban or even "western lifestyles" in rural areas have resulted in overreliance on motorized transport and consumption unhealthy diets rich in carbohydrates, fats, sugars and salts [4].…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practices related to diabetes among community members in four provinces in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Maina

Ndegwa²,

Njenga³

et al. 2011

Pan Afr Med Jrnl

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Background: This cross-sectional study sought to establish the level of knowledge of diabetes among community members in rural and urban setups in Kenya and determine how this impacts on their attitude and practices towards diabetes. Methods: A face-to-face interview was done for selected respondents using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Results: 1982 respondents, 1151 (58.1%) female and 831 (41.9%) males aged between 13 and 65 years were interviewed. 539 (27.2%) of all the respondents had good knowledge of diabetes; of these 52% had tertiary education; 25% had secondary education while 14% and 9% had primary and no education, respectively. Only 971(49%) of the respondents had a positive attitude towards diabetes while 813 (41%) demonstrated good practices towards diabetes. Conclusion: This study indicates that the level of knowledge of diabetes in all regions in the country is very poor. It also indicates very poor attitudes and practices of the community towards diabetes. A comprehensive nationwide diabetes education programme is necessary to improve this situation.

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge, attitude and practices related to diabetes among community members in four provinces in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Maina

Ndegwa²,

Njenga³

et al. 2011

Pan Afr Med Jrnl

133

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“…19 The global diabetes prevalence in the age group 20 to 79 years were estimated to be 6.6% for the year 2010 which translates into 285 million people suffering from diabetes, according to international diabetes federation diabetes atlas. 20 The reasons for increasing prevalence are not clearly evident but changes in lifestyle and physical inactivity can be an important contributor. Low and middle income countries face the greatest burden of diabetes.…”

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Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Political Cadres of Nepal

Paudel¹

2017

J Coll Med Sci-Nepal

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Background & Objectives: Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus are both major modifiable risk factors leading to premature death due to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are must to reduce morbidity and mortality due to following diseases. Therefore authentic data on these issues are of great importance. The aim of this study was to address this gap and create awareness regarding essence of control of Diabetes and Hypertension among political cadres of Nepal as they play major role in policy making. Materials & Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study in the political cadres of Nepal was conducted at Pragya Bhawan, Kathmandu on 4th March, 2012 where delegates attended their 3rd National assembly. Standard criteria were used to describe both Hypertension and Diabetes and their respective goals. Awareness and treatment were based on self-report. Results: A total of 291 subjects were included in the study. The prevalence of hypertension was 44.32% while that of Diabetes was 18.56%. The current blood pressure of the study population was 50% within normal range and 50% of them was above normal range, body mass index of 35% was normal and rest was above normal range. 15% of the study population was known diabetic while 33% was known hypertensive. More than 50% of known diabetics had poor control over blood sugar and 72% of the known hypertensive had poor blood pressure control. Conclusion: The scenario of hypertension and diabetes control among the political cadres is not up to the mark. Most of those already having the disease have poor control of blood pressure and blood sugar level. From this, the situation obviously seems more warning in general population and needs well-designed assessment.

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“…Diabetes as a chronic disease requires patients' involvement in their own self-care (Mehta, Karki, & Sharma, 2006). For effective self-care, patients need accurate information on self-care information (Iwueze, 2007).…”

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The knowledge and practice of self-care management among patients attending a diabetes clinic in Kigali, Rwanda

Mukeshimana¹,

Hakizimana²,

Mwali³

et al. 2015

RWJour

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Background: Self-care management in diabetic patients is crucial to control and prevent associated complications. Diabetes complications are still highly prevalent and are mostly attributed to the lack of self-care knowledge and practices. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design approach explored self-care knowledge and practice among 80 participants attending a diabetes clinic in Kigali in 2011. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed 4 levels of diabetes self-care knowledge and practices which are respectively diet, blood glucose monitoring, physical activities and foot care. Results: Participants had a self-care knowledge gap in some areas of diabetes self-management. As many as 54.9% (n=44) of participants did not know the frequency of blood sugar testing; 63.7% (n=51) did not know the importance of snack/meal before exercising and 70% (n=56) among them were not taking a snack/meal before exercising. The participants experienced some complications: feet problems 88.7% (n=71); retinopathy 15% (n=12); hypertension 23.7% (n=19) and kidney diseases 8.7% (n=7). Conclusion: There were self-care knowledge and practice gaps in some areas of diabetes self-care management. Health care providers, particularly nurses should play a key role in providing with accurate information on diabetes self-care.

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Risk Factors Associated Health Problems, Reasons for Admission and Knowledge Profile of Diabetes Patients Admitted in BPKIHS.

Cited by 29 publications

References 4 publications

Knowledge, attitude and practices related to diabetes among community members in four provinces in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitude and practices related to diabetes among community members in four provinces in Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Political Cadres of Nepal

The knowledge and practice of self-care management among patients attending a diabetes clinic in Kigali, Rwanda

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