Department of Health Services and Hospital Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Physical Therapy Department, Ahad Rafidah General Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Front Public Health. 2024 Apr 17;12:1326675. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1326675. eCollection 2024.
The increasing adoption of sedentary lifestyles and cultural shifts has fostered unhealthy habits and decreased physical activity, consequently exacerbating the prevalence of diabetes. Diabetes is currently one of the top 10 diseases worldwide, contributing significantly to both mortality and morbidity. Since diabetes hinges on self-care, possessing the right knowledge, attitude, and habits related to the disease is paramount. This study, therefore, aims to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of diabetes among the population of Saudi Arabia.
The study utilized data from a cross-sectional study conducted via an online self-reported questionnaire among the general population of Saudi Arabia. The study primarily used univariate and multivariable regression data analyses. Univariate analysis was employed to compile social and demographic statistics frequencies, while One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to assess mean differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores. Furthermore, a multivariable linear regression analysis was executed to identify factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
The mean score for diabetes knowledge was 17.79 (SD = 5.39, range: 0-29), with an overall accuracy rate of 61.34%. The mean attitude score for diabetes was 2.33 (SD = 1.91, range: 0-7), while the mean score for diabetes practices was 2.58 (SD = 1.28, range: 0-4). The multivariate analyses reveal distinct variations in knowledge, attitudes, and practices of diabetes among participants based on their gender, education, marital status, income, diabetes patient status, and having a medical field-related education.
High knowledge scores do not necessarily equate to positive attitudes and practices related to diabetes. There is need for intensified care and the implementation of specialized educational programs that emphasize the importance of having the right attitude and engaging in the good diabetes practices.
久坐不动的生活方式和文化转变的日益普及，助长了不健康的习惯和减少了身体活动，从而使糖尿病的患病率上升。糖尿病目前是全球十大疾病之一，对死亡率和发病率都有重大影响。由于糖尿病依赖于自我护理，因此拥有与疾病相关的正确知识、态度和习惯至关重要。因此，本研究旨在调查沙特阿拉伯人口的糖尿病知识、态度和实践情况。
本研究通过沙特阿拉伯普通人群的在线自我报告问卷调查，利用横断面研究数据。本研究主要使用单变量和多变量回归数据分析。单变量分析用于编制社会和人口统计学频率统计数据，而单因素方差分析（ANOVA）用于评估知识、态度和实践得分的平均值差异。此外，还进行了多变量线性回归分析，以确定与知识、态度和实践相关的因素。
糖尿病知识的平均得分为 17.79（SD=5.39，范围：0-29），总体准确率为 61.34%。糖尿病态度的平均得分为 2.33（SD=1.91，范围：0-7），而糖尿病实践的平均得分为 2.58（SD=1.28，范围：0-4）。多变量分析显示，根据参与者的性别、教育程度、婚姻状况、收入、糖尿病患者状况以及是否接受过医学领域相关教育，其糖尿病知识、态度和实践存在明显差异。
高知识得分并不一定等同于与糖尿病相关的积极态度和实践。需要加强护理，并实施专门的教育计划，强调拥有正确的态度和养成良好的糖尿病实践习惯的重要性。
