The Level of Awareness and Knowledge in Avoiding Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

Sami Mustafa Jafar Ahmed (), FardosBushra Mohamed Salih () and Bashir Ali Awadelgeed ()

International Journal of Health Sciences, 2023, vol. 6, issue 4, 56 - 66

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study is to assess level of awareness and knowledge among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) about diabetic complications effects. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available diabetic patients. Patients with type 2 diabetes aged 20 years or more living in study region. A total of 145 patients were questionnaire. Finding: Out of the total 145patients with diabetes, 68 (46.90%) were males and 77 (53.10%).49.74 % of patients were bad awareness, and (35.86%) of participants were good aware. Only (14.40 %) of patients were excellent aware of diabetic complications. There was (50.54%) of patients have knowledge, about the diabetic complications. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Diabetic patients included in this study were aware of most of the complications of diabetes. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Awareness, Knowledge, Complications

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus; Awareness; Knowledge; Complications (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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