Self-care knowledge, attitude and associated factors among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

Kassa, Rahel Nega; Hailemariam, Hana Abera; Habte, Mekdes Hailegebreal; Gebresillassie, Altayework Mekonnen

doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0000097

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“…Therefore, majority of respondents who had a negative attitude also had poor self-care practices. These findings are similar to the findings of Kassa [13],…”

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Information Needs and Self-Care Practices of Diabetic Patients in Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia

Simuyemba¹,

Patricia²,

Chitundu³

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. It is "a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both" manifested by carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism abnormality. If untreated high blood sugar can damage the nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs. The purpose of this study was to assess the information needs and self-care practice of Diabetic Patients in Mbala, Northern Province Zambia. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study where 105 respondents aged 18 years and above participated in the study. Participants were randomly selected. A structured interview schedule and a check list were used to collect data. Statistics Package for Social Sciences computer software package version 23.0 was used to analyze data. Chi square and fisher's exact tests were used to test the significance of the association between Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus, attitude towards self-care practices, self-care practices among Diabetic patients and the need for information among Diabetic patients. A 95% confidence interval and P value of 0.05 were used to ascertain the degree of significance. Multivariate binary logistic regression model to determine predictors of self-care practices and need for information was also used. Result: On analyzing the dependent variables, more than half (61.9%), had high need for information and three quarters (85.7%) of respondents had poor self-care practices. Slightly more than half (58.1%) had high knowledge levels majority (78.1%), had a negative attitude. Significant associations were found P < 0.05 between knowledge levels and self-care How to cite this paper: Simuyemba, C.J.,

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“…Therefore, majority of respondents who had a negative attitude also had poor self-care practices. These findings are similar to the findings of Kassa [13],…”

Section: Discussion Of Findingssupporting

confidence: 92%

Information Needs and Self-Care Practices of Diabetic Patients in Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia

Simuyemba¹,

Patricia²,

Chitundu³

et al. 2023

JBM

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“…Similarly, other previous studies have also shown a positive association between increased level of education and positive attitude [1,11,12]. However, some studies have shown lack of association between level of education and positive attitude on diabetes [23,33]. This discrepancy may be due to lack of uniformity in grading or scoring of level of education and patients having various levels of understanding regarding diabetes which brings heterogeneity.…”

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Determinants of knowledge, attitude, and practice among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional multicenter study in Tanzania

Joho,

Sandi,

Yahaya

2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Improvement of primary care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through the promotion of good knowledge, attitude, and practice is of paramount importance for preventing its related complications. This study aimed to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice and associated factors among patients with T2DM. This was a cross-sectional multicenter hospital-based study that included 979 patients from 8 health facilities in Tanzania. A standardized semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to extract the required data. Factor analysis was used to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice. Multivariable analysis under binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of knowledge, attitude, and practice. P<0.05 was considered significant. The levels of adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and appropriate practice were 62.1%, 54%, and 30.9%, respectively. Being self-employed (AOR = 1.74, 95% CI = 0.28–0.91, p = 0.040) predicted adequate knowledge. Being male (AOR = 1.46, 95% CI = 1.06–2.01, p = 0.021 and visiting regional hospitals (AOR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.33–2.51, p = 0.013) were predictors of positive attitude. Residing in rural areas and not having adequate knowledge of diabetes were less likely associated with appropriate practice. This study has shown a significantly low level of appropriate practice among patients with T2DM towards general issues on diabetes, risk factors, and related complications. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on improving good practices that can help prevent related complications.

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Self-care knowledge, attitude and associated factors among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

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References 18 publications

Information Needs and Self-Care Practices of Diabetic Patients in Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia

Information Needs and Self-Care Practices of Diabetic Patients in Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia

Determinants of knowledge, attitude, and practice among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional multicenter study in Tanzania

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