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Assess the Knowledge of Diabetic Patients Regarding Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Diet

Author(s) Mini George, Dr. Kavithamole P. J
Country India
Abstract The objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus and diabetic diet among diabetic patients and to find out the association between the level of knowledge of diabetic patients regarding diabetes mellitus, diabetic diet and selected demographic variable. A non-experimental descriptive study was conducted at St. Martin De-Pores Hospital, Cherukunnu, Kannur district. The samples consisted of 30 diabetic patients from St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Cherukunnu at Kannur district. The subjects were selected by purposive sampling method. The data was collected from participants using structured interview schedule and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that majority of diabetic patients 12 [40%] where in age group of 51 to 60 among them 21 [70%] where having primary education. 14 that is 46.7% of patients were farmers. 11 [36.7 %] belongs to middle-class family. 17 [56.7 %] belongs to Hindu religion and about previous knowledge 19 [63.3%] was having previous knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus. The study shows that 18 [60%] diabetic patient had average Knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus and diabetic diet.
Keywords Knowledge, Diabetic patients, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Diet
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On 2025-03-07
Cite This Assess the Knowledge of Diabetic Patients Regarding Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Diet - Mini George, Dr. Kavithamole P. J - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2279
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2279
Short DOI https://doi.org/g87cv3

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