Barriers to dietary adherence among Vietnamese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Haiphong
Journal Title: Journal of Public Health and Development - Year 2024, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
Dietary adherence (DA) among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is crucial for improving clinical parameters and enhancing patients’ quality of life. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the prevalence of DA and its barriers among T2DM patients at the outpatient clinic of Haiphong Medical University Hospital, Vietnam. Simple random sampling was employed to select patients, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews. DA was assessed using the Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionnaire (PDAQ). Out of 410 patients, the percentage of males and females was 39.8% and 60.2%, respectively, with an average age of 66.08 ± 8.72. Only 16.3% of patients adhered to the diet. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that factors such as medication adherence (AOR = 3.44, 95%CI: 1.50–7.93), good glycemic control (AOR = 2.13, 95%CI: 1.17–3.87), and patients receiving monthly dietary counseling (AOR = 3.01, 95%CI: 1.63–5.55) were statistically significantly related to DA. This study highlights the alarmingly low percentage of patients complying with their prescribed diet. Clinicians should consider these significantly associated factors when advising patients on dietary adherence.
Authors and Affiliations
Ha Thuy Thi Tran, Duc Minh Cap, Linh Thuy Nguyen, Thanh Van Nguyen.
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- DOI 10.55131/jphd/2024/220204
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