Healthline (Jul 2020)
A Cross Sectional Study on Perception & Practices of Type 2 Diabetics in G.G. Government Hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat
Abstract
Introduction : In the context of an alarming increase in the magnitude of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indian population, the prevailing perceptions & practices of diabetics assume immense importance in the control of disease. Objectives: To determine level of knowledge, attitude and practices of patients with regard to the disease. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 70 patients, aged more than 30 years, diagnosed with types 2 diabetes more than year back & visiting G.G. Govt. Hospital, Jamnagar for follow up from July to August 2019. Pre-tested Pre-designed questionnaire used to interview the patients regarding their sociodemographic characteristic, knowledge, attitude & practices related to disease. Results: Study revealed that knowledge regarding symptoms & complications of the disease was poor except for frequent urination (42.85%) & eye complication (61.42%); however, only 24.2% patients had gone for eye examination during the last 1 year of their treatment. Awareness on complications of diabetes like periodic eye examination, BP monitoring, hypoglycemia, foot care were found to be poor. Attitude toward regular exercise & dietary modification was found to be favorable in the majority; however while compliance to dietary modification was reported to be high (82.85%) it was low with regular exercise (30%) Conclusion: Diabetic patients rely mostly on drugs & dietary modification for disease control while neglecting other lifestyle modification. Promotion of healthy lifestyle modification & self -care should be incorporated as part of diabetes education in all treatment facilities.
