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- Title
Relationship Between Nutritional Literacy Level and HbA1c in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Southeast of Iran.
- Authors
Maleki, Mohsen; Payandeh, Abolfazl; Taherkhani, Mahshid; Seraji, Maryam
- Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes was identified as the ninth factor in reducing life expectancy. Researches are showing a relationship between the levels of knowledge of type 2 diabetic patients and reducing the complications of the disease. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between nutritional literacy and the level of HbA1c. Methods: A total of 64 types 2 diabetic patients were included in this study. This research was performed in December 2021. The level of nutritional literacy was measured by a standard questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability. The score for each item was 2 for the correct answer; 1 for "I do not know"; and 0 for the wrong answer. Results: In this study, 64 patients with type 2 diabetes with a mean age of 44.1 ± 6.8 years (range: 32-60) participated, of which 52% were male. Pearson's Correlation coefficient (r) between Hemoglobin A1C and overall nutritional literacy was estimated -0.58 which was statistically significant (P<0.001). patients were get 48%, 55%, 51%, 52%, and 52% of the total score in the dimensions of food portion and sizes, nutrition content of food, healthier food choices and safety, food label reading, and overall, respectively. After adjusting for potential confounders, the findings of the regression model indicated that nutritional literacy and family income were two effective predictors of Hemoglobin A1C. Conclusion: The nutrition literacy of the patients with type 2 diabetes is at a medium level which needs to be improved with education.
- Subjects
IRAN; TYPE 2 diabetes; NUTRITION education; LIFE expectancy; HEMOGLOBINS
- Publication
Journal of Nutrition, Fasting & Health, 2022, Vol 10, p226
- ISSN
2821-2746
- Publication type
Article