Assessment of level of knowledge and to explore association between knowledge and diabetic complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim To assess the level of knowledge and to explore the association between knowledge and diabetes complications among patient with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods A cross sectional study was conducted among 428 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a diabetic clinic at Palakkad district. Subjects of both sex and age group between 18to 80 years, who were capable of understanding and completing questionnaire, were included in the study. Subjects not willing to participate were excluded. DKQ adapted for south Asian population was used to assess the diabetes knowledge. DKQ score was a 24 point scale, participants showing more than 18 points were considered as good knowledge. Association between DKQ and diabetic complications were analyzed. Results Among 428 subjects, 4% of the participants had well, (52%) had moderate and (44%) had poor knowledge on diabetes. The mean DKQ score was 13.2± 2.2. Most of the participants show Microvascular complications (55%), 45% had Macrovasular complications. Conclusion Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have limited knowledge, majority of patients have low educational level. Data also show that there is a relationship between knowledge and diabetes complications. Participants with poor knowledge and poor glycemic control are susceptible for developing long term complications. Improving diabetes knowledge of people with diabetes might allow achieving better glycemic control. Involving a clinical pharmacist with endocrinologist might achieve this objective of improving patient knowledge of diabetes when followed longitudinally.
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Thushara. C
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