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Knowledge and Risk Factors Regarding Type 2 Diabetes among Saudi Population in Jeddah

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  1. 1Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.

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Dr. Amal Bakr Shori

Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah-21589, SAUDI ARABIA.

shori_7506@hotmail.com

Received: 11-10-2022; Accepted: 05-04-2023.

Volume 57, Issue 3 · pp. 930-936 · 2023 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.57.3.112

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Aim: Public awareness of type 2 diabetes is a requirement for individuals and communities to help prevent the disease. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of type 2 diabetes among diabetic and non–diabetic persons in Jeddah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire was established and a total of 325 respondents (male = 180 and female = 145) have joined this study and descriptive analysis was used to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of the respondents.Results: There was 44.0% of respondents who did not know the difference between diabetes type 1 and 2. The level of awareness about type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia ranged between good and very good with 37.8% and 28.9% respectively. More than 50% of respondents did know the important combination of drugs, diet, and physical activity in type 2 diabetes treatment. The respondents have below-average knowledge regarding risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, the respondents (39.4%) have the misconception that diabetes can be cured. However, they were awarded that modification of lifestyles could control type 2 diabetes.Conclusion: Diabetes education should be taken into consideration to increase awareness regarding the risk factors of type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

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    Shori, A. B., & Alshareef, H. (2023). Knowledge and Risk Factors Regarding Type 2 Diabetes among Saudi Population in Jeddah. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 57(3), 930-936. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.57.3.112

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