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ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2021

Attitudes and Awareness Towards Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Diabetes in Amman, Jordan.

Motasem Al-Latayfeh, Raed Shatnawi, Amjad A Al Shdaifat

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Motasem Al-LatayfehDepartment of General and Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0003-2107-8213
Raed ShatnawiDepartment of General and Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0001-8573-7893
Amjad A Al ShdaifatDepartment of Medicine and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0001-7082-4601

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purposeThis study aimed to investigate the attitudes and awareness about the development of retinopathy among the patients suffering from diabetes in Amman, Jordan.

methodsA questionnaire was distributed among patients with diabetes visiting internal medicine and endocrinology clinics in a tertiary hospital, in addition to a primary health care center in Amman. The questionnaire inquired about retinopathy awareness, history of screening for retinopathy, and awareness about retinopathy treatment. The patients were also asked about risk factors and preventive measures for diabetic retinopathy management.

resultsA total of 303 patients were recruited in the study. Majority of the patients (77%) had their HbA1c levels tested at least once since diagnosis, and most of them (60%) do it regularly. However, 86% of patients reported an A1c >6.5%. Two thirds of patients are not aware about retinopathy being a recognized complication of diabetes. Lower level of education, female sex, younger age, and shorter duration of diabetes mellitus were associated with less awareness.

conclusionThe study concluded that majority of patients with diabetes were aware of diabetes management. However, the sample population indicated less awareness of diabetic retinopathy. Hence, more educational efforts are needed to further boost patients' awareness about diabetic retinopathy.

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awarenessdiabetes mellitusdiabetic retinopathyJordan

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