Abstract
Introduction: Exercise plays significant role in the health outcomes of patients with diabetes; however, little is known about the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise in patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). This study investigated knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise among patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 165 patients with T2D (male = 85; female = 80) using convenience sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise among patients. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 51.9 + 9.8 years. A majority, 139(84.24%) were married individuals and around than half, 76(46.1%) were in the low SES. One hundred and thirty (78.7%) had good knowledge and attitude towards exercise practice. More than half, 95(57.6%) engaged in regular exercise practice. There was significant association between knowledge and practice of exercise (p<0.05). No significant associations were found between knowledge and gender, and socioeconomic status (p>0.05). Low physical activity was associated with poor glycemic control (p<0.05). Conclusion: Patients demonstrated good knowledge and a positive attitude towards exercise and a relatively poor practice of exercise. Additional methods are needed to encourage regular physical activity among patients.
Highlights
Exercise plays significant role in the health outcomes of patients with diabetes; little is known about the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise in patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D)
Low physical activity was associated with poor glycemic control (p
Aim and objectives: This study was aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus and to determine the challenges faced by patients in their practice
Summary
Exercise plays significant role in the health outcomes of patients with diabetes; little is known about the knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise in patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D). This study investigated knowledge, attitude and practice of exercise among patients with type 2 diabetes. Chronic non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide [1, 2]. Among all chronic diseases the prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is reaching epidemic proportions and is expected to rise to 366 million by 2030 [3]. Regular exercise improves patient’s quality of life, modifies abnormal lipid, improves plasma glucose and exercise tolerance, reduces cardiovascular related morbidity and mortality among individuals with type-2 diabetes [5]. There is a lack of knowledge and negative attitude of patients towards exercise [8, 9]. Physical activity levels are unsatisfactory among patients and there is a need to encourage patients to undertake regular physical activity for optimal health [9,10,11]
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