Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Among Non-Diabetic Adults in Kamrup Rural District of Assam: A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition that is distinguished by abnormally elevated blood glucose levels. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this present study is to determine the knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus among non-diabetic adults in Kamrup Rural (R) District of Assam Methodology: Descriptive, cross-sectional design was adopted in the present study to evaluate knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus among non-diabetic adults. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Spearman's correlation, Fisher's exact test and Chi-square tests were employed for analyzing the data. RESULTS: Of the adults surveyed, 52% demonstrated adequate knowledge of diabetes mellitus, 47% had moderately adequate knowledge, and only 1% had inadequate knowledge.. The preventive practices were found to be good in 55% of adults, but 45% showed poor practices. There was a moderate, statistically significant correlation between knowledge and preventive practices regarding diabetes mellitus (Spearman's ρ=0.496, p< 0.001). A significant relation was found between knowledge and age, but no demographic factor was found to relate to practices. CONCLUSION: The study finally concludes that the evident knowledge-practice gap underscores the necessity of health interventions that go beyond mere education to effectively motivate and allow behavioural change, particularly targeting different demographic groups.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.99498
Authors: Darshana Hazarika, Imran Khan, Mangala Lahkar
Institution: Sharda University
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417447484