Document Type
Article
Department
Community Health Sciences
Abstract
A structured questionnaire on knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding diabetes was administered to 199 persons with diabetes (92.5% type 2) attending the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Mean age [standard deviation (SD)] was 53 (11) years. Mean duration of diabetes (SD) was 8 (7) years in men and 9 (6) years in women. Men had a significantly better knowledge score than women (P = 0.02); there was no significant difference in the beliefs and practices scores. Scores were classed as good (> 60%) in only 13.6% of participants for knowledge, 17.6% for beliefs and 11.2% for practices. About 38% of the participants had received education on diabetes care.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Recommended Citation
Rafique, G.,
Azam, S. I.,
White, F.
(2006). Diabetes knowledge, beliefs and practices among people with diabetes attending a university hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 12(5), 590-598.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_chs_chs/433