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ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2020

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) of Diabetics Towards Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study.

Abdulrahman Al-Yahya, Alwaleed Alsulaiman, Abdulrahman Almizel, Abdulrahman Barri, Fadwa Al Adel

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Abdulrahman Al-YahyaCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alwaleed AlsulaimanCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman AlmizelCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman BarriCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9892-2745
Fadwa Al AdelCollege of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) and its complication present a major morbidity burden among Saudi population. Awareness and proper knowledge of this highly prevalent disease is crucial to enhance early detection and proper intervention. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of diabetic patients towards diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 50 randomly selected primary care centers and two university hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between May and December 2018. Diabetic patients ≥18 years old were enrolled in the study. A validated KAP-45 questionnaire was used to assess the KAP levels of diabetics towards diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.

resultsA total of 313 participants were enrolled in the study. The majority were males 168 (59.8%). The median age was 49 ±24, and the median duration of diabetes was 8 ±11 years. The average knowledge score for diabetes was 10 (good). While the average knowledge score for diabetic retinopathy was 4.5 (suboptimal). The average attitude scores for both diabetes and diabetic retinopathy were 0 and 2 (suboptimal), respectively. The average practice score for diabetes was 5 (good) while it was 3 (low) for diabetic retinopathy. The most common barrier to comply with regular follow-up was inadequate knowledge about the importance of periodic eye exam 47.1% (107). Patients with low socio-economic status had a significantly poor knowledge regarding diabetes (P<0.0001) and diabetic retinopathy (P<0.015), respectively. However, patients with low educational level had a significantly poor knowledge (p<0.0001) and poor practice regarding diabetes (P<0.013), respectively.

conclusionIt is important to improve education and awareness of DM and diabetic retinopathy among diabetics, as it's essential for controlling the disease and reducing its complications, by improving patient compliance to treatment and follow-up.

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attitude and practicediabetes awarenessdiabetes mellitusdiabetic retinopathyDMDRknowledgeprimary careregular eye exam

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