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Title: | A review of diabetic patients’ knowledge in a high prevalent European country : Malta |
Authors: | Cuschieri, Sarah Borg, Daniel Pace, Sean Camilleri, Francesca |
Keywords: | Diabetes -- Malta Patient education -- Malta Self-care, Health -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Publisher: | Malta Medical Journal |
Citation: | Malta Medical Journal. 2016, Vol. 28(2), p. 36-45 |
Abstract: | Education is the first milestone in the care pathway of all diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to assess the educational knowledge and awareness among a diabetic patient cohort and compare this knowledge to a previously conducted study. Acquiring information on diabetes knowledge is essential for both clinicians and policy makers. Interviews using validated questionnaires covering various aspects of diabetes knowledge were conducted among a diabetic cohort between August and September of 2014 at the state hospital in Malta. The majority exhibited correct knowledge on diabetes and related complications. Knowledge levels appeared to have improved and were influenced by gender, type of diabetes and length of diabetes awareness. We conclude that educational approaches should be targeted towards every diabetic individual and should start immediately after diagnosis. This would lead to improved self-care, with a reduction in diabetic complications and a decrease in health-care expenditure. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/11354 |
Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 2 MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 2 Scholarly Works - FacM&SAna |
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