Gender differentials in physical exercise practices among type 2 DM patients in a medical college hospital
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health concern in India. In the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, self-care plays important role. Extensive review literature has revealed that there is a acute scarcity of studies in Indian context which specifically addresses the issue of gender differences in physical exercise practices among type 2 diabetes patients. Objectives: To find out the gender differentials in the practice of physical exercise among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in medical college hospital. Methods: Data was collected from 209 type 2 diabetes in-patients admitted to medicine ward of KIMSH&RC, Bangalore with the help of pre-tested, structured proforma by employing interviewer administered method. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and current physical exercise practices were obtained. Results: Seventy five (35.9%) subjects were adhered to the practice of physical exercise. According to gender, 45 (60%) men and 35 (40%) women were showed adherence to physical exercise. There is a difference exists between the gender regarding age, locality, physical activity, consultation with physician in practicing physical exercise. Conclusions: The present study showed that around one in three type 2 diabetes patients had adherence to physical exercise and there is a gender difference in the practice of physical exercise, which needs to be confirmed by conducting further in-depth studies.
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Sanjay TV, Ullas Venkatesh Acharya, Nimin Hafeez, Swapna Mapakshi, Arachana Suresh Nayak
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