Assessing Type 2 Diabetes Risk in the Post-Pandemic Era
Author Information
Author(s): Victoria Bell, Ana Rita Rodrigues, Vera Costa, Catarina Dias, Márcia Alpalhão, Inês Martins, Mário Forrester, Alessia Verduri
Primary Institution: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Hypothesis
Can community pharmacies effectively assess the risk of type 2 diabetes in a post-pandemic population using the FINDRISC tool?
Conclusion
Community pharmacies can identify individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes using the FINDRISC tool, with 29.8% of participants classified as high or very high risk.
Supporting Evidence
- 29.8% of participants were identified as high or very high risk for diabetes.
- Lower educational levels were associated with higher diabetes risk.
- Community pharmacies can effectively screen for diabetes risk using FINDRISC.
Takeaway
This study shows that pharmacies can help find people at risk for diabetes, which is important for keeping them healthy.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analytical study using convenience sampling in five community pharmacies, assessing participants with the FINDRISC questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to convenience sampling and social desirability bias in self-reported data.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to its convenience sampling method and reliance on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 40 or older, with 58.7% women and 41.3% men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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