Open AccessThe effect of health educational intervention on knowledge and attitudes of diabetes mellitus type 2 patients,Najaf governorate,Iraq.
Author(s) -
HadiJebur Suhail
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-7538
DOI - 10.26452/ijrps.v9ispl1.1419
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , intervention (counseling) , diabetes mellitus , family medicine , randomized controlled trial , type 2 diabetes , outpatient clinic , disease , public health , health education , health care , type 2 diabetes mellitus , test (biology) , pediatrics , nursing , surgery , paleontology , economic growth , economics , biology , endocrinology
Prevention of diabetes mellitus (DM)and its complications has been a public health priority,however,integral care to patients with diabetes and their families remains a challenge for the healthcare team. Health education is one of the strategies that can help reduce the high prevalence of complications in people with DM. Educating patients with DM may play a key role by encouraging to take responsibility for and supporting them in the day to day control of their condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of educational action on the disease knowledge andattitudesof patients with type 2 diabetes in Najafgovernorate, Iraq. This randomized clinical trial was conducted between March and October 2016,in an outpatient clinic which is a reference center at the Central Referral, Al-sadder Hospital in Najaf, Iraq,on 76 adult individuals attending the ‘outpatient clinic and in routine follow-up’.A pre-tested closed ended questionnaire was used to assess the impact of health education intervention. The data was analyzed by a computer programme,the Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS version 12,Paired t-test was applied. A questionnaire specifically designed to find knowledge and attitude related to diabetes total of administered on 76 adults revealed that male and female composition of participants was (38.2%,61.8%) respectively; most of them have low educational level,about 60.6% (illiterate,Quran school,primary); and 56.6% in the age group between 40-59 years. Knowledge of diabetes was suboptimal in pre-test. Significantly improved knowledge was after intervention regarding: (a) Risk factors, (b) Early symptoms, (c) Organs affected, (d) Warning signs of Hypoglycemia, (e) Personal Precautions.Significantly improved positive attitude was among: (a) motivate all family members to get their blood sugar tested yearly after 40 yrs of age, (b) undergo regular check-up,continue medication and motivate family members.Significant improvement in Knowledge & Positive Attitude between pre-test and post-test results was observed.Health education of diabetic patients is crucial for control of diabetes. Capacity building of diabetic health centers,strengthening diabetic patients association,and more research to study the effect of health education on diabetic patients were needed.