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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Popular Misconceptions: A Cross-Sectional Study
Anahita Babak1, Shiva Rouzbahani2,3, Alireza Safaeian1
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, School of Medicine Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.
Patient misconceptions about diabetes mellitus are common, impacting glycemic control. Addressing these myths through education is vital for effective diabetes management and mitigating complications.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition requiring ongoing management to prevent complications.
- Widespread misconceptions regarding diabetes pathogenesis, nutrition, lifestyle, management, and stigma hinder effective treatment.
- Patient understanding is crucial for successful diabetes mellitus self-management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient misconceptions about the causes and management of diabetes mellitus.
- To explore the prevalence of these misconceptions in relation to demographic factors like age and gender.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 390 individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Isfahan, Iran (2021-2022).
- Data collection via questionnaire on diabetes causes, diet, treatment, and complications.
- Statistical analysis using the chi-squared test (SPSS v.16).
Main Results:
- Prevalent myths include: solid oils are solely fattening (77.4%), unlimited dried mulberry consumption is permissible (51.5%), diabetes is purely hereditary (45.3%), only obesity causes diabetes (42.8%), and unlimited fruit intake is safe (36.6%).
- The study included 58% females with a mean age of 56 ± 13.4 years.
Conclusions:
- Diverse patient misunderstandings regarding diabetes mellitus etiology and management persist.
- Myths negatively impact glycemic control, underscoring the critical role of patient education in diabetes care.
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