KNOWLEDGE OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS RISK FACTORS AMONG ADULT POPULATION IN RURAL AREAS OF WEST DISTRICT OF TRIPURA- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND The incidence of diabetes mellitus is increasing globally, with resulting increase in burden of the same on developing countries. The objectives of this study were- 1. to assess the knowledge about type 2 diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among adult population and 2. To assess the association of socio demographic profiles with knowledge of diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted among 260 individuals who were selected using multistage random technique. RESULTS The mean age of the study population was 39.4 yrs. Majority of the participants had heard of diabetes. Abstinence from alcohol, smoking, diet modification and regular physical activities could prevent diabetes. Consuming more sweets, high blood pressure, physical inactivity and family history of diabetes were the risk factors for diabetes. It was found that education, family history and self-reported diabetes were significantly associated with knowledge of diabetes. CONCLUSION In spite of having good awareness regarding diabetes mellitus in general, the knowledge level on risk factors was not satisfactory and needs further improvement. Therefore, a special drive has to be given for imparting knowledge to the community people regarding risk factors as this could prevent further occurrence or progress of diabetes.
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Saru Kr. Debbarma, Shyamal Roy, Taranga Reang
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