Knowledge, Attitude and Practice  Regarding Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetic  and Non Diabetic Population

Dr Piyush Makwana; Dr Anju Mehta

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

Abstract :

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