Correlation between Sociodemographic Factors and Diabetes Management Indicators among Patients at Khadimpara Hospital
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Despite global advances in diabetes care, limited research has examined how sociodemographic factors specifically influence diabetes management in low-resource settings like Bangladesh.The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and key diabetes management indicators among patients receiving care at Khadimpara Hospital.Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and key diabetes management indicators among patients receiving care at Khadimpara Hospital.Methods: This cross-sectional quantitative study by the Department of Public Health at Khadimpara 31-Bed Hospital, Sylhet (July-December 2024) enrolled 221 diabetic patients aged 35-65 via convenience sampling.Data were collected using a validated Bengali questionnaire and glucose measured by Ecom GOD glucometer.Analysis used SPSS 23 with descriptive stats, chi-square, and Spearman's correlation (p < 0.05).Results: Among 221 diabetic patients (mean age 54.6 years), 51.1% were female, 50.2% housewives, and 48.9% earned 10,000-20,000 BDT/month.BMI was normal in 47.5%, underweight in 34.8%, and overweight in 16.7%.Family history was reported by 73.8%, complications by 86.9%, and 79.6% had controlled diabetes.BMI negatively correlated with gender (r = -0.260)and occupation (r = -0.186).Complications positively correlated with gender (r = 0.192), occupation (r = 0.210), and family history (r = 0.164).Control methods correlated with income (r = 0.192) and family history (r = 0.229).Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors significantly influence diabetes management and complication risks, underscoring the need for personalized care approaches.
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412955070