Journal of Applied Pharmacy
Open Access
ISSN: 1920-4159
ISSN: 1920-4159
Bilal Shah SM
Pakistan
Review Article
“A Cross-sectional Study Assessing Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Diabetic Patients at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Twin of Pakistan”
Author(s): Sana Kanwal, Tahir Aqeel Malik, Noman M, Arsalan- ur -Rehman, Riaz M, Abd-ur-Rehman H and Bilal Shah SMSana Kanwal, Tahir Aqeel Malik, Noman M, Arsalan- ur -Rehman, Riaz M, Abd-ur-Rehman H and Bilal Shah SM
Diabetes mellitus is one of the prevalent chronic diseases that can be managed by life style modification. Disease can be controlled effectively by providing proper knowledge and awareness regarding disease. The lack of knowledge among the patients has been regarded as the major factor in disease propagation. The present study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic patients.
Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic patients at tertiary care hospitals of twin cities of Pakistan.
Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in tertiary health care centers of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Respondents were diabetic patients seeking health care from tertiary care centers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS. Descriptive statistics and chi .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/1920-4159.1000210