Awareness of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Diabetes Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Eltom Elhassan Hussein, Alali Abdulrahman Omar A., Alanazi Rakan Khalid Marzouq, Alanazi Ali Ahmad M., Albalawi Meshal Ahmed Abdullah, Alanazi Saud Alraydh N., Alanazi Mansour Sarhan G., Badawy Abdelnaser A., Mokhtar Naglaa, Fawzy Manal S., Dermime Said
Primary Institution: Northern Border University
Hypothesis
This study aims to explore the level of knowledge and awareness of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among patients with diabetes residing in the northern region of Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
The study found a significant knowledge gap regarding DKA among the local community, indicating a critical need for targeted public health educational interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- 68.4% of participants had heard of DKA.
- 76.3% recognized DKA as an emergency requiring immediate medical intervention.
- 64.6% understood the causes of DKA.
- 66.0% incorrectly identified oral sugar as a DKA treatment.
- 30.1% cited social media as their main information source.
- Younger participants showed higher awareness than older individuals.
- Single participants had better knowledge than married participants.
- Non-working individuals showed better overall knowledge about DKA.
Takeaway
Many people with diabetes don't know enough about diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a serious condition. We need to teach them more about it.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using a non-probability convenient sampling technique with 339 participants recruited through social media.
Potential Biases
Non-probability convenience sampling may restrict generalizability.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal relationships, and self-reported measures may introduce response bias.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were Saudi nationals, aged 18-30, with a high level of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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