ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020
Final-year medical students' awareness and knowledge about DKA: A cross-sectional study from a Saudi University.
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- Perception and Awareness of Diabetes Mellites and Diabetes Ketoacidosis among the General Population in Sudair Area, Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Adequacy of knowledge of new medical graduates about diagnosis and management of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in a developing country.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- Level of awareness of diabetic ketoacidosis among diabetes mellitus patients in Riyadh.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundFinal-year medical students are soon to be physicians who are expected to have sufficient knowledge about a life-threatening condition such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); thus, the present study aimed to evaluate awareness and knowledge of medical students about DKA in a large Saudi University.
methodsAn online survey was conducted using a convenience sample of 81 participants aged 18 years and above from Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Awareness and knowledge about DKA were assessed using a prestructured questionnaire. Statistical analysis using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) included descriptive studies and Chi-square or Fisher's exact test, with the significance level set at
resultsA total of 81 valid responses were analyzed (85.3% response rate), of which 51.9% were males. The mean age was 23.06 (Standard deviation 1.66 years). Regarding basic information about diabetes mellitus, most of the respondents correctly answered questions related to the system involved in diabetes, classic symptoms, glycemic control test, and the meaning of postprandial blood sugar. Also, students had a good knowledge regarding DKA definition and management. However, inadequate knowledge was found regarding electrolyte disturbance in DKA (59% of males vs. 30.8% of females
conclusionThe present study revealed that students had a good knowledge regarding basic information about diabetes and DKA definition and management. Students' knowledge was deficient regarding electrolyte disturbance and fluid replacement in DKA. Interventions using study seminars and workshops are warranted to increase knowledge about DKA among final-year medical students.
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