Knowledge of diabetes and associated factors in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa: A cross sectional study

Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi, Daniel Ter Goon, Anthony Idowu Ajayi and Oladele Vincent Adeniyi

PLOS ONE, 2022, vol. 17, issue 7, 1-11

Abstract: Background: Diabetes management is complex and requires several lifestyle modifications and engagement in self-management behaviours to prevent complications and to improve health outcomes. Adequate disease knowledge is required in order to engage in appropriate self-management behaviours. Yet, patients’ knowledge of diabetes and associated factors are scarcely investigated. Context-specific data on diabetes knowledge are crucial for designing appropriate interventions for improving knowledge and treatment outcomes. This study examined the level of diabetes knowledge and its associated factors among persons with diabetes in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 399 individuals attending diabetes care at six randomly selected primary healthcare facilities in Eastern Cape. Demographic data were obtained through questionnaire interviews while diabetes knowledge was assessed using the validated Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Test questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to assess the mean diabetes knowledge and its associated factors. Results: Participants’ median age was 63 (IQR: 54–70) years, and the median diabetes duration was 6 (IQR: 3–13) years. From a total score of 20, participants’ knowledge of diabetes ranged from 0 to 17 with an average score of 7.5 (SD±2.2). After controlling for relevant covariates, being employed was positively associated with higher diabetes knowledge (p

Date: 2022
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