Ahmad R, Younis BB, Masood M, Noor W.
Diabetes Awareness - Knowledge Attitude and Practice Of Diabetic Patients In A Tertiary Care Setting.
Esculapio J Services Inst Med Sci Jan ;7(4):24-7.

Objective: To assess the awareness of people regarding diabetes and their practices about the disease so that a comprehensive education program may be disigned to give awareness to the diabetic patients and contribute towards reduction of the complications of the disease. Material & Methods: A cross sectional study with included 714 patients with known type 2 diabetes conducted in Shalimar Hospital, Lahore. The technique used was non probability purposive sampling. A simple questionnaire was distributed in the diabetic clinic and a diabetic nurse filled the questionnaire by asking questions from the patients. Results: Mean age was 50.5 24.11 . There were 25.5% males and 74.5% females. A large number 37.2% were uneducated and only 16.1 % ha education above grade 10. Regarding the economic status, 62.9% f into grade 1 economic status and 12.9% in grade 4. In the study 64.1% of the patients th that the disease ha no cure. 84.8% of the patients were o the opinion that the disease and the medication w decrease with time. Only 35% patients knew that it may affect different organs of the body irreversibly. 69% of the patients d not walk at all. Conclusion: In a tertiary setup in Lahore, one of the most prosperous cities of Pakistan, the awareness level is quite poor even amongst the people who are suffering from diabetes. The overall education level in our patient group is also very poor. If the awareness level of diabetic patients remains as it is today, many new faces of diabetic complications will unveil each year. There is a need an effective disease management program in the country.

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