Sociodemographic determinants of management behaviour of diabetic patients. Part I. Behaviour of patients in relation to management of their disease
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
We studied 300 randomly chosen diabetic patients to assess their behaviours in relation to management of their disease. The majority had very good compliance with regular periodic check-ups [97.0%], urine and blood screening for sugar [94.3% and 96.0% respectively], adherence to the prescribed medicines [78.3%] and foot-care practices [75.0%]. However, 35.3% and 39.0% had poor compliance with regard to checking their blood pressure and weight monitoring. Among smokers, 30.2% stopped smoking and 42.2% decreased the amount smoked after being diagnosed with the disease. Dietary compliance was either satisfactory or very good for most patients
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Main subject:
Self Care
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Patient Compliance
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Educational Status
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
1999