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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
- 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.
- Subjects
MALTA; PEOPLE with diabetes
- Publication
Malta Medical Journal, 2016, Vol 28, Issue 2, p36
- ISSN
1813-3339
- Publication type
Article