Knowledge of Students in Health and Non-Health Studies about Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this research paper is to examine and compare the knowledge of students in health and non-health studies about diabetes mellitus type 1. Namely, the research examined whether the respondents are sufficiently educated about the disease itself, treatment and preventive measures of diabetes type 1. Their knowledge was examined with regards to their age, gender and the type of studies they attend. Respondents and methods: The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study. 101 respondents participated in the research. An anonymous online questionnaire was used as a measuring instrument, which was created for the purpose of this research. The research was conducted in July and August 2022. Results: Most respondents have good knowledge about diabetes mellitus, which is evident in the correct answers to the questions in the survey questionnaire. Statistically, significant differences were found in the students’ knowledge with regards to their age, gender and type of study. Respondents who participate in health studies have a higher level of knowledge than respondents who do not participate in health studies. Female respondents have a higher level of knowledge than male respondents. Older respondents also have greater knowledge about the disease itself. Conclusion: Students who study health studies show a higher level of knowledge than students of other studies. Most of the respondents were well educated about type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is one of the biggest public health problems nowadays, and measures of prevention and education of the population should be implemented as much as possible in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, colleges, hospitals, and the health system.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• students;
• type 1 diabetes