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Darshana Hazarika1,2, Imran Khan1, Mangala Lahkar3
1Nursing, Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, IND.
Background:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition that is distinguished by abnormally elevated blood glucose levels.
Aim And Objective:
The aim of this present study is to determine the knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus among non-diabetic adults in Kamrup Rural (R) District of Assam Methodology: Descriptive, cross-sectional design was adopted in the present study to evaluate knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus among non-diabetic adults. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Spearman's correlation, Fisher's exact test and Chi-square tests were employed for analyzing the data.
Results:
Of the adults surveyed, 52% demonstrated adequate knowledge of diabetes mellitus, 47% had moderately adequate knowledge, and only 1% had inadequate knowledge.. The preventive practices were found to be good in 55% of adults, but 45% showed poor practices. There was a moderate, statistically significant correlation between knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus (Spearman's ρ=0.496, p< 0.001). A significant relation was found between knowledge and age, but no demographic factor was found to relate to practices.
Conclusion:
The study finally concludes that the evident knowledge-practice gap underscores the necessity of health interventions that go beyond mere education to effectively motivate and allow behavioural change, particularly targeting different demographic groups.
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