Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Self Care Practice among Diabetic Patient (A Study of Medical OPD of Nepalgunj Medical college Teaching Hospital Kohalpur, Banke)

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic condition brought on by insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or inefficient insulin use by the body. Raised blood glucose (sugar) levels are caused by either inadequate insulin production, improper insulin action, or both. The three primary kinds of diabetes mellitus are as follows: Autoimmune illness, family history, environmental variables, sex, high blood pressure, a high-fat diet, excessive alcohol use, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity or being overweight, and aging are the most frequent causes. Frequent urination, intense hunger, weight gain, unusual weight loss, and frequent urine are the most typical indications and symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes' most typical warning signs and symptoms include: frequent urination, extreme hunger gaining weight, strange weight loss, increased exhaustion, Irritability, vision distortion, Bruises and cuts don't heal well or quickly, more yeast infections on the skin, rough skin, Gums peel away from teeth, are red and/or swollen, frequent gum infection or illness. Using a non-probability purposive sampling approach, a descriptive cross-sectional study of 55 respondents who were present at the OPD of Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur, was conducted. A structured questionnaire was used as a research method for the study. The chi-square test was used to determine the significant differences in knowledge and practice with their chosen sociodemographic characteristics. SPSS version 20 was used to obtain the results. The study reveals that the majority of patients—98.2(54)—had a moderate level of understanding, whereas 1(1.8) had an inadequate level, and none had appropriate practice. The study reveals that none of the patients had appropriate practice, while 98.2(54) of the patients had intermediate knowledge levels and 1(1.8) had inadequate knowledge levels. Programs for continuing education for medical professionals and effective use of the media may also contribute to raising awareness. Positive improvements in self-care behaviors related to diabetes control should result from health education and motivation. 

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Self-Care Practice, Diabetic clients