Association between diabetes-related knowledge, perceived adherence to lifestyle changes and physical activity level among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at SASMEC@IIUM
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Diabetes-related knowledge is fundamental to effective diabetes management, influencing self-management and health outcomes. Changes in lifestyle, including diet modification and physical activity, are all necessary for effective nutrition treatment. Therefore, this study aims to identify the relationship between diabetes-related knowledge and physical activity levels with perceived adherence to lifestyle changes among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methods: Questionnaires consisting of Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT), Perceived Adherence Lifestyle Modification (PALM-Q), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used through self-administers. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A total of 33 respondents, T2DM patients aged 18 and above in SASMEC@IIUM, were involved in this study. Results: The Spearman Correlation test found no association between diabetes-related knowledge and perceived adherence to lifestyle changes and physical activity level (p>0.05). Additionally, the Chi-Square Independence test shows a significant association between perceived adherence to lifestyle changes and physical activity level (p>0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is no association between diabetes-related knowledge and perceived adherence to lifestyle changes and physical activity level, yet there is a significant association between perceived adherence to lifestyle changes and physical activity level among T2DM patients in SASMEC@IIUM.
Authors: Ahmad Bajuri, Nurul Hanis Zafira, Mohamed Nor, Noraishah, Wan Ali, Wan Ahmad Syahril Rozli
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7008028941
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