Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of general population of Vadodara towards diabetes mellitus
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.5, No. 4)Publication Date: 2018-04-15
Authors : Rathod S Santosh Kumar Rathod GB Parmar P;
Page : 1-6
Keywords : KAP; Diabetes mellitus; Vadodara; General population.;
Abstract
Background: In today's era lifestyle related diseases like diabetes mellitus, have emerged as a major public health problem. Diabetes mellitus, a common metabolic disorder, which accounts for a high incidence of morbidity leads to various events including micro and macro vascular complications. This study aims to assess the baseline levels of (KAP) knowledge, attitude and practices of general population of Vadodara. Materials and methods: The present cross sectional study was carried out on general population of Vadodara with the help of a suitably designed and validated KAP questionnaire. The questionnaire was pretested and verified for errors. The data was analyzed statistically. Results: Altogether, 60.12 % of respondents scored 100% in the questions related with knowledge. However 23.54% scored 100% in the attitude questions and12.80% scored 100% in practice questions. Conclusions: We can conclude that the responders had good knowledge but poor attitude and practice towards diabetes. We can overcome this by increasing quality of health education and improving applicability of scope of health education at all level.
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