An assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in a suburban town of Karachi. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Saleh Memon: Isra Ophthalmic Research & Development Center Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, ISRA Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Gadap Town, Malir Karachi, Pakistan

2. Sikander Ali Shaikh: Department of Community Based Projects, Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, ISRA Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Gadap Town, Malir Karachi-75040, Pakistan

3. Abdul Rashid Shaikh: Department of Ophthalmology, Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, ISRA Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Gadap Town, Malir Karachi, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Faisal Fahim: Isra Ophthalmic Research & Development Center Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, ISRA Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Gadap Town, Malir Karachi, Pakistan

5. Seema N. Mumtaz: Community Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Al Tibri Medical College, Isra University Karachi Campus, Pakistan

6. Nadeem Ahmed: Isra Ophthalmic Research & Development Center Al Ibrahim Eye Hospital, ISRA Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Gadap Town, Malir Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) towards diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in the general population of Bin Qasim Town (BQ), Karachi. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was approved by Research Ethical Committee of Al- Ibrahim Eye Hospital. It included every third household by stratified sampling in each Union Council of (BQ) Town, in the months of May to July 2013. The interview Questionnaire included 43 questions, of qualitative and quantitative aspects, which were awarded 56 scoring points. SPSS version 20.0 was used to analyze the data. Results: Six hundred ninety two adults one from each household were interviewed. Of the total respondents, 271 (39.2%) had diabetes. Lowest mean knowledge score (5.28 ± 6.09) was seen in illiterate respondents. Male’s Mean Knowledge score (7.61 ± 6.600) was better than female’s (5.46 ± 6.21) with P Conclusion: Lack of knowledge of diabetes was found in the surveyed community, more marked in females, illiterate and the individuals not having diabetes.

Page(s): 183-188

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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