Effect of educational program on lifestyle for patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Background:Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a metabolic disease associated with a wide range of comorbidities and complications, including retinopathy, nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and cardiovascular diseases. It isincreasingly in Saudi Arabia primarily because of increases in the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Evidence suggests that lifestyle can delay and even prevent the development of NIDDM and its complications. Objective:Evaluate effect of the educational program on lifestyle for patients with NIDDM. Research hypothesis:Educational program has positive effect on lifestyle for patients with NIDDM. Sample: the study subjects consisted of 57 female patients diagnosed with NIDDM at the outpatient clinic of Shaqra General Hospital. Tools of data collection:1)Diabetes assessment questionnaire sheet; to assess personal and health related data including family history and smoking habits 2)Patient’s level of knowledge, and3)Lifestyle questionnaire for patients with NIDDM. Results: Regarding age, it was 21-73 years old. There are significant differences regarding level of knowledge, and lifestyle after educational program. Conclusion:Educational program implementation improved patients' knowledge, and lifestyle. Recommendation:Setup a project that aims to improve patients’ lifestyle.
Authors and Affiliations
Reda Mohamed El-sayed Ramadan, khadiga A Gomma Hassan, RahmaAbdElgawad M. Elkalashy, Abla F. A. Saad, Tahany ElSayed El-Sayed Amr
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