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ArticleBMC public health2020

Correlates of type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control in adults in Saudi Arabia a secondary data analysis of the Saudi health interview survey.

Thamer Al Slamah, Barbara I Nicholl, Fatima Y Alslail, Leanne Harris, Deborah Kinnear, Craig A Melville

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Article in BMC public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Thamer Al SlamahHuman Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. t.alslamah.1@research.gla.ac.uk.
Barbara I NichollGeneral Practice and Primary Care, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, 1 Horselethill Road R202 House 2, Glasgow, G12 9LX, UK.
Fatima Y AlslailDirector of the National Diabetes Control and Prevention Program, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Leanne HarrisSchool of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Deborah KinnearMental Health and Wellbeing, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow, UK.
Craig A MelvilleCollege of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Science, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
University of Glasgow · GBQassim University · SASaudi Center for Disease Prevention and Control · SA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is evidence that type 2 diabetes self-management programmes may have a positive impact on health outcomes of adults living in Gulf countries. However, none of the programmes evaluated were developed using evidence about the specific needs of adults with Type 2 diabetes living in the Gulf countries. This study is part of a wider programme of research, which uses a cultural adaptation framework to generate information on how to tailor type 2 diabetes self-management to the Saudi context.

methodsSecondary data analysis of the Saudi Health Interview Survey (SHIS) (N = 10,821) was conducted. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression modelling assessed factors associated with type 2 diabetes and its control / self-management including sociodemographic factors (e.g. age, gender), lifestyle (e.g. diet, physical activity), and health seeking behaviours (e.g. chronic illnesses, health services).

results7% (N = 808) of all participants had type 2 diabetes (59% male), however it represents 35% at or above 55 years. In multivariate analysis at older age, being overweight or obese, male, having hypertension, and reporting a reduction in health status in the 12 months prior to questionnaire completion, were significantly associated with having type 2 diabetes. Participants who reported walking for more than 10 min per day were less likely to report type 2 diabetes. Unexpectedly there was a significant association between type 2 diabetes and lower frequency of fast food intake, while increased fruit and vegetable intake was associated with poor glycaemic control.

conclusionsBeing overweight and/or hypertensive are concomitant with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Any self-management programmes for type 2 diabetes patients with either of these conditions should be tailored accordingly. Walking behaviours should be prioritised in Saudi self-management programmes. Prediabetes management programmes may be of special importance to the Saudi community.

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Blood GlucoseAdolescentAdultData AnalysisDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2DietFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth SurveysHumansHypertensionLife StyleMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrevalenceBlood GlucoseDiabetesSelf-careSelf-managementType 2 diabetes

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