Key result
Students from a metropolitan city had significantly higher mean knowledge scores regarding diabetes and hypertension compared to those from urban and rural municipalities (13.35 vs 9.36 and 9.60, p<0.001).
Why the study?
The burden of diabetes and hypertension is increasing globally, and understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices among young people can support early lifestyle interventions.
Population
380 secondary-level students of classes 9 and 10 across four schools in Nepal
Comparison
Students from rural vs urban vs metropolitan communities
Design
School-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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School-based NCD education may be needed in Nepal, especially rural areas; leaves open whether programs reduce future diabetes or hypertension incidence.
Cross-Sectional (n=380)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 13.35% vs 9.6%
p-value: p=<0.001
Sitaula et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes and hypertension (Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice) (n=380). Urban vs. rural residence vs. Rural residence was evaluated on Mean knowledge score on diabetes and hypertension (p=<0.001). Students from a metropolitan city had significantly higher mean knowledge scores regarding diabetes and hypertension compared to those from urban and rural municipalities (13.35 vs 9.36 and 9.60, p<0.001).
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