The Level of Awareness and Knowledge in Avoiding Complications of Type 2 Diabetes
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhs.1392Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, Awareness, Knowledge, ComplicationsAbstract
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
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