Volume : II, Issue : X, October - 2013
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetic and Non Diabetic Population
Dr Piyush Makwana, Dr Anju Mehta
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Backgrounds and objectives : This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness among diabetic and non diabetic population towards diabetes mellitus, different knowledge domain and, to evaluate diabetic patients’ awareness towards anti–diabetic therapy, hypoglycemia management and their practical approach towards diabetes mellitus control. Material and method : This was a cross sectional study based on validated self administed questionnaires on diabetes mellius awareness,knowledge and practice performed on 100 subjects including 50 diabetic and 50 nondiabetic. Result : In diabetic patients 78% patients were aware about diabetes etiology which is more in male . 65% patients of diabetic aware about medication knowledge ,60% patients aware about investigation knowledge , 45% patients aware about complication knowledge, 60% patients aware about hypoglycaemic symptoms. While in nondiabetic subjects 60% aware about diabetes etiology which is more in female . 50% nondiabetic subjects aware about medication knowledge ,60% aware about investigation knowledge ,30% subjects aware about complication knowledge ,40% aware about hypoglycemic symptoms .The study highlighted the need of people for better health information through large scale awareness intervention regarding diabetes . Conclusion : There is definite need to empower patients with knowledge required to help them obtain maximum benefit from their treatment for diabetes
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DOI : 10.36106/ijsr
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Dr Piyush Makwana, Dr Anju Mehta / Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
Regarding Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetic and Non Diabetic Population / International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.2, Issue.10 October 2013
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