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The Level of Awareness and Knowledge in Avoiding Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

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  • Sami Mustafa Jafar Ahmed
  • FardosBushra Mohamed Salih
  • Bashir Ali Awadelgeed

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Purpose: The aim of the study is to assess level of awareness and knowledge among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) about diabetic complications effects. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available diabetic patients. Patients with type 2 diabetes aged 20 years or more living in study region. A total of 145 patients were questionnaire. Finding: Out of the total 145patients with diabetes, 68 (46.90%) were males and 77 (53.10%).49.74 % of patients were bad awareness, and (35.86%) of participants were good aware. Only (14.40 %) of patients were excellent aware of diabetic complications. There was (50.54%) of patients have knowledge, about the diabetic complications. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Diabetic patients included in this study were aware of most of the complications of diabetes. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Awareness, Knowledge, Complications

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  • Sami Mustafa Jafar Ahmed & FardosBushra Mohamed Salih & Bashir Ali Awadelgeed, 2023. "The Level of Awareness and Knowledge in Avoiding Complications of Type 2 Diabetes," International Journal of Health Sciences, CARI Journals Limited, vol. 6(4), pages 56-66.
    • Handle: RePEc:bhx:ojijhs:v:6:y:2023:i:4:p:56-66:id:1392
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