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March 25, 2026International Journal of Clinical Medical ResearchOpen Access

Assessing the factors affecting on knowledge, attitude and practice among diabetic patient in central region of Saudi Arabia

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SASalwa Selim Ibrahim AbougalambouHAHaneen AbaAlkhailAAAyman S. Abougalambou

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Descriptive cross-sectional study assesses diabetes knowledge and attitudes in patients, suggesting improved education is necessary.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate how demographic and medical history factors influence the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of diabetic patients.
  • Descriptive cross-sectional study design
  • Sample of 300 diabetic patients surveyed online
  • Questionnaire assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices
  • Data analyzed using SPSS with ANOVA to compare variables
  • Statistical significance set at p<0.05
  • Higher knowledge scores correlated with longer diabetes duration (p<0.001)
  • Significant association between knowledge and type I diabetes (p<0.001)
  • Attitudes improved with higher education levels (p=0.012)
  • Improved practice scores linked to medical history factors
  • Education on diet and self-monitoring associated with better knowledge and practices (p<0.002)

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Abougalambou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37be2b34aaaeb1a67eb7ehttps://doi.org/10.61466/ijcmr4020004
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