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Association of Demographic Variables with the Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (T2DM) among the Northwest Population in Saudi Arabia
Joint Authors
Al Arawi, Wael Ahmed
Al Shaman, Udai Salamh
Albalawi, Waleed Ahmad Mohsin
Siddhachettiar, Palanisamy Amirthalingam
El-kannishy, Sherif M. H.
Bagalagel, Alaa
Diri, Reem
Aljabri, Ahmed
Hamdan, Ahmed Mohsen
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of different organs.
Lack of patient education and knowledge about these complications can worsen the quality of a patient’s life.
Hence, more efforts are needed to improve patient’s education especially in rural areas.
Aim.
Our objective is to explore the association between demographic variables and the knowledge of self-care practices in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods.
We used observational cross-sectional descriptive study using a validated self-administered questionnaire in both Arabic and English languages as well.
A descriptive correlation design analyzed the questionnaire completed by a convenience sample meeting the inclusion criteria.
Results.
A total of 100 patients met the inclusion criteria for the analysis out of 3251 patients who completed the questionnaire.
The study population has low moderate knowledge in diabetes, moderate knowledge in self-care practices, and good knowledge about complications of nephropathy and cardiovascular disease.
No significant association between demographic variables.
However, better knowledge observed in male (p=0.028) and self-care practices with female (p=0.020).
Further, educational status is significantly influencing the knowledge of diabetic patients.
Conclusion.
The study emphasizing irrespective of demographic variable and the importance of patient education to achieve well glycemic control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al Arawi, Wael Ahmed& Al Shaman, Udai Salamh& Albalawi, Waleed Ahmad Mohsin& Siddhachettiar, Palanisamy Amirthalingam& El-kannishy, Sherif M. H.& Bagalagel, Alaa…[et al.]. 2020. Association of Demographic Variables with the Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (T2DM) among the Northwest Population in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183552
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al Arawi, Wael Ahmed…[et al.]. Association of Demographic Variables with the Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (T2DM) among the Northwest Population in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183552
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al Arawi, Wael Ahmed& Al Shaman, Udai Salamh& Albalawi, Waleed Ahmad Mohsin& Siddhachettiar, Palanisamy Amirthalingam& El-kannishy, Sherif M. H.& Bagalagel, Alaa…[et al.]. Association of Demographic Variables with the Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (T2DM) among the Northwest Population in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1183552
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1183552