A Study on Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes about Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetes in Saudi Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Timely screening and treatment of diabetes can considerably reduce associated health adverse effects. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge about diabetes and perceptions and attitude about screening and early diagnosis of diabetes among the population. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted among non-diabetes adult people attending primary health care centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants’ knowledge about diabetes risk factors and complications and perceptions and attitude regarding screening and early diagnosis of diabetes was assessed and different scores were calculated. Results: Total 202 patients were included: mean (SD) age was 38.19 (13.25) years and 55.0% were females. Knowledge about diabetes risk factors and complications was 60.41%-84.77% and 44.67%-67.51%, respectively, depending on the item. Perceptions about screening and early diagnosis showed that 81.19% believed that screening tests exist and 75.14% believed that it is possible to diagnose diabetes before complication stage; while 84.16% believed that early diagnosis increases treatment efficacy, decreases incidence of complications (83.66%), and allows early treatment (83.66%). Regarding attitude, 86.14% agreed to undergo diabetes screening if advised by the physician and 60.40% would do on their own initiative. Linear regression showed a positive correlation of attitude score with knowledge about diabetes risk factors (OR=1.87; p<0.0001) and complications (OR=1.46; p<0.0001); perception about feasibility of screening (OR=1.93; p<0.0001) and benefits of early diagnosis (OR=1.69; p<0.0001). Conclusions: The improvement of knowledge about diabetes risk factors and complications as well as the perception about feasibility and benefits of screening are prerequisites for the promotion of diabetes screening among the population.
Authors and Affiliations
Saeed Muraya Alqahtani, Talal Saeed Muhammed Alqahtani, Naif Muytiq Aljahdali, Rehab Abdullah Mohammad, Ruba Awad Salman Alradadi, Wafaa Abdullah Aziz Al. Shehri
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.2.001
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