Effectiveness of a Pilot Health Education Program on Knowledge and Attitude Toward Dealing with Diabetics

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a pilot health education programme on Xxx University student’s knowledge and attitudes towards dealing with diabetic patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 students at Xxx University through two groups, intervention and comparative, from January to April 2019. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the pre-and post-test total knowledge of the intervention group. Moreover, there was no significant difference between the pre-and post-test total knowledge of the comparative group, and there was no significant difference between the pre-and post-test attitudes of the intervention and comparative groups. Conclusion: The health education programme was effective in improving the knowledge of the participants. It is recommended that family members and caregivers be involved in diabetes education sessions.