Knowledge of diabetic patients about their disease before and after implementing a diabetes education program

Authors

  • Liudmila Miyar Otero
  • Maria Lúcia Zanetti
  • Michelle Daguano Ogrizio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200010

Keywords:

nursing, diabetes mellitus, health education

Abstract

The purpose of this quasi-experimental, prospective and comparative study is to evaluate the knowledge that diabetic patients have about their disease before and after implementing a Diabetes Education Program. Fifty-four diabetic patients participated in the study, which occurred from April 2004 to April 2005. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire. The study population was characterized as adult and elderly subjects, with ages between 29 and 78 years; 60 years, on the average; Most participants were female 40/54 (74.1%); white 32/54 (59.3%); married 37/54 (68.5%); retired 23/54 (42.6%); with incomplete primary education 32/54 (59.3%); and an income of one to two minimum wages 16/54 (29.6%). The patients' knowledge regarding their disease increased significantly (p<0.05); especially considering the general topics concerning diabetes mellitus: concept of the disease, physiopathology and treatments; other topics that stood out were physical activity and nutrition.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Knowledge of diabetic patients about their disease before and after implementing a diabetes education program. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(2), 231-237. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200010