Awareness on Diabetes among individuals attending Urban Health Training Centre of a medical college of eastern Bihar, India

• Main Authors: Shivani Agrawal (Author), Kritika (Author), Ranabir Pal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Al Ameen Medical College, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background: Globally, researchers agreed that knowledge of risk factors and preventive lifestyle substantially contribute to prevalence of Diabetes mellitus and its complications. Objective: To assess awareness regarding prevention and complications of Diabetes mellitus among individuals attending Urban Health Training Centre of tertiary care medical institute. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 111 consecutive adult individuals attending outpatients department of Urban Health Training Centre of a tertiary care medical institute in eastern India during two months of 2020. Data was collected, using a preformed, pretested questionnaire containing socio-demographic variables and risk correlates. Results: Of the respondents, 92.79% heard the term 'Diabetes', yet good number were unaware about any prevention (39.63%) complication (45.94%), risk factors (39.63%) and symptoms (23.42%). As per American Diabetic Association 'Risk assessment score', 9.01% were found to be at increased risk of this disease. Regarding symptoms, majority knew about increase of thirst (47.74%), urination (69.36%), and hunger (42.34%). On knowledge of complications, eye disorders (49.54%), foot diseases (36.93%), heart diseases (29.72%) and stroke (19.81%) were positive responses. On the management of diabetics, great majority knew this as treatable (90.99%) and lifestyle modification can also manage diabetes up to some extent (77.47%). Conclusion: There was lack of awareness regarding prevention and complications of Diabetes in majority of the individuals which need to be addressed.

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0974-1143
0974-1143