A cross-sectional study of the knowledge and screening practices of diabetes among adults in a south western Nigerian city
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Keywords

diabetes
knowledge
screening practices

Abstract

Introduction

The control of diabetes depends largely on preventive actions and self-management often influenced by knowledge and awareness of the condition, its risk factors, complication, and management. This study assessed the awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding diabetes among adults in two communities in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among five hundred randomly selected non-diabetic respondents, aged 18 to 65 years. Data was collected using the pretested, modified version of the WHO STEPS instrument translated into Yoruba language. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis and the level of significance was set at p<0.05.

Results

Majority of the respondents (89.6%) had previously heard about diabetes. Of these (n=448), 31.8% (13.7±7.3) were knowledgeable about diabetes and only 28% have ever had their blood glucose level measured by a doctor or other health professionals Sex and monthly income were statistically associated with respondents’ diabetes knowledge while age, religion, monthly income, employment status, marital status, ethnicity and level of education were statistically associated with screening practices (p<0.05). Monthly income was found to be a significant predictor of the level of knowledge adjusted by sex. Earning N20,000 ($52.60) or less had higher odds of knowledge compared to earning no income (OR 0.54, CI 0.35, 0.83).

Conclusion

Though Diabetes awareness is high, knowledge gaps and poor screening practices is of concern. This calls for tailored multi-component, community-based, health education interventions.

https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.2.2059
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