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Self-reported knowledge on diabetes and its related factors among Chinese college students: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
objectivesAn increasing trend in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been observed among youths; however, little is known about how informed young people are of its existence and dangers. This study is to assess the level of knowledge on type 2 diabetes among Chinese college students and to explore related factors influencing the knowledge.
settingA cross-sectional survey was conducted among college students in Guangzhou, China, from September to November 2013.
participantsA total of 658 students were randomly recruited using a multistage sampling method and were invited to participate in the confidential interviews. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Self-reported knowledge on diabetes and its main sources were measured by a self-designed questionnaire.
resultsA total of 521 students participated in this study. The mean total score of knowledge was 13.3±3.44 of 22. Less than 50% of participants could correctly answer the questions about the onset of type 2 diabetes, the adverse effects of sedentary lifestyles, the complications, the therapeutic methods and the monitoring index of diabetes. The factors associated with higher levels of knowledge about type 2 diabetes in stepwise regression models were: being in a high grade, having a better academic performance, having a medical specialty and having relatives or friends with diabetes. Newspapers and books (61.4%), television and the Internet (46.3%) were the major sources of knowledge about type 2 diabetes, and more than half of the participants (55.9%) considered that medical staff was the most reliable source.
conclusionsThe college students had limited knowledge about type 2 diabetes. Public education, especially among individuals with non-medical specialties, a low-level grade, poor academic performance or no relatives and friends with diabetes, would be extremely beneficial.
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