ArticleAnnals of global health2019
Prevalence of Prediabetes, Diabetes and Its Predictors among Females in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Prediabetes in adult Saudis: a systematic review & meta-analysis of prevalence studies (2000-2024).PeerJ · 2025Pooled it
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- Family Involvement to Stop the Conversion of Prediabetes to Diabetes.Korean journal of family medicine · 2023Article
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- Cardiovascular Risk Among Saudi Adults with Prediabetes: A Sub-Cohort Analysis from the Heart Health Promotion (HHP) Study.International journal of general medicine · 2022Article
- Psychological Wellbeing of Diabetic Individuals, Prediabetics, and Non-diabetics: A Population-Based Study in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Improving Current Glycated Hemoglobin Prediction in Adults: Use of Machine Learning Algorithms With Electronic Health Records.JMIR medical informatics · 2021Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding diabetic foot care among Saudi and non-Saudi diabetic patients in Alkharj.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2021Article
- Family History, Consanguinity and Other Risk Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Prediabetes and Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight and Obese Yemeni Adults.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2021Article
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Abstract
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objectiveThe prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions across the globe. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes, together with its accompanying risk factors, among young females.
methodsAn exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted with 638 Saudi females in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia. Statistical analysis was carried out using STATA version 14. Odds ratios for the risk of diabetes and associated factors were calculated using log-binomial and multinomial logistic regression. Standardized prevalence and strata-specific prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes for different risk factors were also calculated.
findingsThe study revealed that nondiabetics and prediabetics were more prevalent between the ages of 18 and 24 years, while diabetic patients were consistently between 25 to 44 years of age. The average value for HbA1c in females was 5.44. Regression analysis shows that being older, married, obese, a smoker or less educated significantly increases the risk for both prediabetes and diabetes. Mutivariable analysis revealed obesity had a significant association with both prediabetes and diabetes. Prediabetics were 2.35 times more likely to be obese as compared to nondiabetics, with 95% CI (1.38-3.99). Similarly, diabetics were 6.67 times more likely to be obese compared to nondiabetics 95% CI (1.68-26.42).
conclusionOur study shows the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes among females from Al Kharj was 3.8% and 18.8%, respectively. The diabetic and prediabetic female participants had higher mean BMI and waist circumference, were older in age, were married, and smoked as compared to nondiabetics. In the context of the findings of our study, and keeping in view the the burden of this disease globally and in our population, it has now become extremely important to understand these factors and encourage health-promoting behaviors to construct effective interventions.
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