Awareness of Diabetic Patient Regarding Ocular Disease
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Context: Raising the awareness about diabetes eye complications was shown to be vital for the early detection and management. In this study, we thought to assess the state of knowledge of diabetic patients about ocular diabetes complications. Aims: The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of Diabetes and to assess the presence of ocular diabetic conditions among the Saudi population. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 169 diabetic patients attending the diabetes center in, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia during the period from February 2015 to April 2016. Participants signed a written informed consent, then interviewed using a structured questionnaire including Demographic data, the disease duration, the place of diagnosis, the source of knowledge of the ocular complications, the reason for the visual check-up, can diabetes affect the eye? Can well-controlled diabetic patients develop ocular complications? Methods of treatment, the frequency of visual check-up, and the types of ocular complications. Results: Out of 169 subjects; 53.8% were males, their ages ranged from 20-70 years, 46.8% had ocular complications, 66.9% were aware that diabetes can affect the eye, 50.3% knew that well-controlled diabetic patients can develop ocular complications, 27.8% thought that annual visits are necessary for diabetic patients, 25% were aware of the types of ocular complications, and 53.3% were mindful of the fact that good diabetes control is important to prevent ocular complications. Conclusions: There is a significant gap of knowledge regarding ocular diabetes complications among diabetic patients in Tabuk, measures to raise the awareness are highly needed.
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Salha Ali Almarhapi, Areej Abdulrhman Alotaibi, Hyder Osman Mirghani
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.052
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