Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Risks Related to Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kharono, Brenda; Nabisere, Ruth; Persis, Nabyonga Kiddu; Nakakeeto, Jackie; Openy, Abraham; Kitaka, Sabrina Bakeera

doi:10.24248/eahrj.v1i2.556

Cited by 13 publications

(21 citation statements)

References 11 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Results of this research showed there was a relation between knowledge level and preventive practices of type 2 diabetes mellitus in students of Diponegoro University Semarang. This research was in line with research conducted by Kharono which showed that most of the respondents did not know that when there were 3 family generations with diabetes it was a risk factor of the occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (Kharono et al, 2017). The majority of the respondents also did not know the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”

Section: Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Preventive Practices Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitussupporting

confidence: 88%

Factors Associated with Preventive Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Kusariana

Hardiyanti

Wurjanto

2021

JPK

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease that can be prevented by controlling the risk factors. Diabetes mellitus prevention practice is important so that prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus can be carried out effectively. There are several factors that cause a person to practice prevention against diabetes mellitus. Objective: This study aims to analyze factors related to the practice of type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention among Diponegoro University students in Semarang. Methods: This is a quantitative study with an observational analytic approach and a cross-sectional study design. The time of research was May-August 2020. The instrument in this study was a google form questionnaire. The population in this study were active undergraduate students of Diponegoro University in 2020, amounting to 36,425 students. The sample size in this study was 407 respondents. The variables of the study were family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, knowledge level, attitude, family support, and preventive practices of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The relationship test was performed using the chi-square test on a computer application. Results: This study showed there was a significant relationship between family history type 2 diabetes mellitus (0,017), knowledge level (0,00), attitude (0,00), and family support (0,00) for the preventive practices of type 2 diabetes mellitus in students. Conclusion: Family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, knowledge level, attitude, and family support are factors related to the preventive practices of type 2 diabetes mellitus among students of Diponegoro University in Semarang. There is a need for education and provision of information related to knowledge on diabetes mellitus prevention for students at Diponegoro University, Semarang.

show abstract

Section: Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Preventive Practices Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitussupporting

confidence: 88%

Factors Associated with Preventive Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Kusariana

Hardiyanti

Wurjanto

2021

JPK

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The majority of the respondents had adequate knowledge about the risk factors and symptoms of DM. 22 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The majority of the respondents had adequate knowledge about the risk factors and symptoms of DM. 22 Exploration of knowledge regarding DM was the main subject of a couple of other studies and guide the health care planning in a better way. [23][24][25] The participants with a close relative with DM exhibited better knowledge scores than those with no history of DM in the family.…”

Section: Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Gazzaz

2020

DMSO

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diabetes mellitus (DM) among university students. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Faculty of Medicine, Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in 2018. All participants were the registered students at the foundation year in the branch of KAU, Rabigh. A questionnaire was developed that had questions related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results A total of 1428 participants (770 [53.9%] females and 658 [46.1%] males) were included in the study. Surprisingly, there were 315 (22.1%) students who had been diagnosed with hypertension or told by the healthcare professional that he/she has increased blood pressure, and 223 (15.6%) had high blood sugar. There were 785 (55%) participants who had one or more DM relative. Among our students, only 186 (13%) had good knowledge scores, while 569 (39.8%) and 673 (47.1%) had moderate and poor knowledge scores, respectively. Interestingly, 1190 (83.3%) participants had positive attitudes, while 238 (16.7%) had negative attitudes. More than half of the participants, 844 (59.1%), were practicing adequately for preventing DM. It was observed that females had significantly better general knowledge about DM, its risk factors, signs and symptoms, control and management, complications, and total knowledge scores. Our results showed that the female gender was associated with good knowledge and positive attitude and relatives diagnosed with DM were associated with good knowledge score. The participants who had DM relative and hypertension were more likely to have good attitudes and practices, respectively, in preventing DM. Conclusion Our students’ knowledge score was not up to the mark. Interestingly, participants had positive attitudes and practicing adequately for preventing DM. The female gender was associated with good knowledge scores and positive attitudes.

show abstract

“…A recent study conducted among Chinese college students and reported that students had limited knowledge about diabetes and its management [14]. A study conducted in university students of Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and reported unsatisfactory knowledge about DM while medical students from Uganda had adequate knowledge [15,16].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Wajid¹,

Al-Arifi²,

Babelghaith³

et al. 2018

biomedicalresearch

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy students about diabetes mellitus. Methods: A cross sectional study using self-administered questionnaire was conducted from 25 th February to 15 th March 2018 among pharmacy students of King Saud University. A total of 120 students were randomly recruited using a multistage sampling method and were invited to participate in the study. Results: A total of 43.1% (n=50) of the students had a good knowledge about diabetes mellitus. Majority 74.2% (n=86) agreed that personal efforts will help to manage or control diabetes mellitus. Almost all of them (97%) described diabetes as a high blood sugar, about 96% of the students identified frequent urination, followed by frequent hunger 56%, frequent thirst 69% as main symptoms of the disease. Most students (70%) believed that diabetes mellitus is a genetic disorder. Most common complications mentioned by students were eye disease (65%), foot problem (62%), kidney diseases (59%) and cardiovascular diseases (42%). Conclusion: The finding of this study indicate that students had an adequate knowledge and attitudes about diabetes mellitus, however there is a need for further improvement in knowledge and attitudes about diabetes mellitus prevention strategies and complications.

show abstract

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Risks Related to Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 13 publications

References 11 publications

Factors Associated with Preventive Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Factors Associated with Preventive Practices of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About