Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire Research Articles

Optimizing the Health of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Islamic Approaches and Volunteers

Depression, which is prevalent in patients with diabetes mellitus, can be addressed by integrating Islamic mindfulness practices and family volunteer support. This study assessed the impact of combining Islamic mindfulness practice (IMP) with family volunteer support on depressive symptoms and knowledge in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A total of 120 Muslim patients diagnosed with T2DM and having a Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) score >17 participated. The intervention group engaged in facilitated group discussions led by family volunteers, focusing on Islamic mindfulness techniques and diabetes education. The results underscored the importance of family volunteer support combined with Islamic awareness for T2DM patients with depression, showing reduced depressive symptoms as measured by the BDI after the intervention. In addition, the intervention group showed improved knowledge of the chronic condition based on Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ) data compared to the control group. In conclusion, integrating Islamic awareness and family volunteer support in caring for T2DM patients with depression can reduce depressive symptoms and improve T2DM knowledge.

Correlation between knowledge and characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in controlling blood glucose

Background: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a non-communicable disease, with an estimated prevalence based on the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) to increase by 46%. Community knowledge about T2DM is relatively low. Improving this level of knowledge is essential to reduce the prevalence of this disease. Objective: To determine the correlation between patients' knowledge and characteristics of T2DM. Method: Knowledge was measured using the Indonesian translation of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire 24 (DKQ-24), which was distributed to 300 patients who met the inclusion criteria. This study used the cross-sectional method. Result: The results showed that the level of knowledge obtained high knowledge with a score of ≥ 12 in 151 patients (53%), while a low level of knowledge with a score of < 12 was in 149 patients (47%). Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and education, work, and blood glucose parameters. Furthermore, a high knowledge level was associated with better blood glucose control. Conclusion: This study concluded that knowledge and education determined the patient's glycemic control.

Analysis of adherence and factors affecting insulin therapy outcomes in outpatients with Diabetes Mellitus

Background: Insulin is an effective diabetes treatment for outpatients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to maximize medication therapy. However, the level of insulin adherence is still low. This study aims to analyze adherence, glycemic control, and factors that influence the achievement of insulin therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) outpatients. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on T2DM outpatients. Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) and Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ) were used to assess patients’ adherence and knowledge of insulin use. Multiple logistic regression tests were carried out to measure the effect of factors on adherence and insulin therapy outcomes. Results: Of the 141 patients adherence to insulin treatment was found to be 33.3%. Patients who achieved glycemic control assessed by Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c), Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), and Two hours of Postprandial Blood Glucose (2hPPBG) were 36.2%, 39%, and 43.3%. The duration of insulin use had a significant effect on adherence (p-value 0.013) and 2hPPBG target (p-value 0,049), while other factors had no significance. Conclusion: Adherence to insulin therapy and glycemic control targets were found to be low. The duration of insulin use was associated with medication adherence and insulin therapy outcomes.

Factors of Influence on Diabetes Awareness in Older People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Comorbid With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common comorbidity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been associated with an increased risk of mortality in this population. This study was designed to investigate the predictive factors of diabetes awareness (DA), including diabetes knowledge (DK), and diabetes care behaviors (DCB) among older people with both COPD and T2DM. This was a cross-sectional descriptive correlation study. One hundred thirty-three older-age patients with COPD comorbid with T2DM receiving treatment at a chest hospital were enrolled as participants. Both DK and DCB were utilized to measure DA. The Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire was utilized to measure DK, and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities was used to evaluate DCB. The average glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was 7.68% ( SD = 1.55%), with 74 (55.6%) participants having a level > 7%. The average DA was 46.46% ( SD = 13.34%), the average DK was 53.42% ( SD = 18.91%), and the average DCB was 39.50% ( SD = 16.66%). In terms of demographic variables, age, diabetes education, diabetes shared care, and HbA1c were all significantly associated with DA, DK, and DCB (all p s < .05). The overall variance in DA was significantly explained by diabetes education and HbA1c (all p s < .05). The overall variance in DK was significantly explained by age, diabetes education, and HbA1c. The overall variance in DCB was significantly explained by diabetes education and HbA1c (all p s < .05). Our study findings indicate that older adult patients with COPD comorbid with T2DM are at elevated risks of poor glycemic control and low DA. Healthcare professionals should be aware of these issues and develop appropriate DA plans to prevent poor glycemic control in this population. Providing accurate information on diabetes to older adults with COPD comorbid with T2DM is important to improving their DK and promoting better DCB.

Diabetic Self-Management and Correlated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevention of diabetes complications has an important role in decreasing mortality and morbidity in diabetes patients. Self-management in diabetic patients (DSM) is a recommended strategy to increase the quality of life in diabetes patients. Several factors are related to self-management in diabetic patients. This study aims to discover factors related to self-management in diabetic patients. This is a cross-sectional study performed on 42 diabetic patients. Respondents were given a Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24) and a self-management behaviour questionnaire in Diabetes Mellitus (SMDM). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. This study had no significant relation between age and self-management (p = 0.987). There was also no statistically significant relationship between gender, education level, and knowledge level with p-value of 0.651, 0.559, and 0.558, respectively. Moreover, there was no correlation between participation in chronic disease management programs and self-management with p = 0.559. This study concluded no correlation between age, gender, education level, knowledge level, and participation in chronic disease management programs with self-management of diabetic patients.

Faktor Internal Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Diabetes Melitus

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that can significantly impair the quality of life. Individuals with this condition often experience physical and mental disturbances, affecting their activities, medical therapy, rest, and pain perception, all of which are dimensions of quality of life. Factors that can influence the quality of life of individuals with Diabetes Mellitus include their level of knowledge about the disease, economic status, and duration of illness. This study aims to investigate the internal factors related to the quality of life of individuals with Diabetes Mellitus at the Janti Public Health Center in Malang. The research design employed is descriptive correlational with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consists of 93 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using ANOVA, with the instruments used are the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF and the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ24). The analysis results indicate a significant correlation between knowledge (p=0.003 0.05), economic status (p=0.007 0.05), duration of illness (p=0.008 0.05) to the quality of life. The most influential factor is the duration of illness, as respondents who have been suffering for more than 10 years tend to feel that their activities are disrupted by Diabetes Mellitus and may develop complications in other organs, significantly affecting their quality of life. This study can serve as a reference for further scholarly development, thereby facilitating ongoing exploration of factors associated with quality of life.

Associated Factors Influencing Quality of Life and Knowledge Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Cross-sectional Study.

The assessment of the quality of life (QoL) among type 2 diabetic patients is associated with different factors. Evidence shows that these patients usually suffer from a lack of knowledge about the disease, inadequate self-care, and low QoL. The study aimed to assess knowledge of the QoL of type 2 diabetes patients and its possible associated factors. This cross-sectional descriptive correlational study recruited type 2 diabetic patients conveniently from out-clinics to achieve the objective of the study. The Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQOL) and the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire 18 (DKQ-18) along with a demographic questionnaire were used for patient assessment. A total of 184 patients participated in the study. Patients' knowledge of diabetes was found to be low (8.57 out of 18), with no statistical differences between male and female participants (p=0.259). The average DQOL score was 2.87 out of 5, indicating moderate satisfaction and self-care behavior. DKQ-18 and DOQL were found to be correlated (r= 0.216, p=0.003). However, the patient's age was found to be a significant factor that influences patients' QoL (F=4.27, p=0.040), whereas patients' knowledge contributed weakly to the variation of QoL (F=1.70, p=0.084). Irrespective of knowledge and educational background, the patient's age is influential in enhancing better QoL among type 2 diabetic patients.

The risk of causing diabetes mellitus in the adult to elderly age group

Introduction: Indonesia is the fifth country with the highest number of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) sufferers in the world and is expected to reach 28.57 million in 2045. Diabetes Mellitus is a non-communicable disease that can affect anyone where knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life contribute to its incidence. the severity of the effects of the disease. The research objective was to determine knowledge, lifestyle, and quality of life of DM sufferers in rural areas. Methods: The design of this research is descriptive research. The sample of this study were 85 DM sufferers who were obtained using the technique purpossive sampling. Retrieval of data using Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24), Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), and WHOQOL-BREF. Results: The results of this study indicate that the respondents' knowledge about diabetes mellitus is good (89.4%), the lifestyle of people with diabetes mellitus is good (87.1%), and the quality of life of people with diabetes mellitus is good (92.9%). Conclusions: This shows the knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life in diabetics is quite good. Based on the results of the study it was concluded that the knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life of DM sufferers were in the good category.

Educational Intervention on Dm2in a Miami-Dade Homeless Population

Objective: Homeless people have significantly more health needs and higher rates of morbidity and mortality, as well as more hospitalizations and / or rehospitalizations than the general population, caused by factors such as extreme poverty, poor access to medical care and the challenges in adherence to medications, for which the present study set out to apply an educational intervention on type 2 diabetes, aimed at homeless people living in a shelter, in order to improve self-control and self-care techniques of this chronic disease. Materials and methods: The educational intervention was conducted in a Miami Dade homeless shelter with 250 participants and consisted of three diabetes self-management and self-care sessions and a list of community resources in the preferred language of the community. person (English or Spanish). The evaluations included a survey before and after the intervention and a pre- and post-evaluation using the Diabetes Knowledge questionnaire (DKQ-24). Results: Demographic data: 88% male and 12% female, 40% Hispanic, 36% African American, 26% Caucasian, 64% English and 36% Spanish language. There was a significant difference in the measurement before and after two months of the educational intervention (p less than 0.001). Conclusions: Educational intervention to improve the quality of life, self-control, and self-care of homeless patients with type 2 diabetes had a positive effect and these results may provide the basis for future interventions that help health professionals to identify needs and address them through context-specific educational interventions. Approval n. IRB 17-OR-372-ME of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

"SEDIA" PROGRAMME BASED ON STRUCTURED SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION TO INCREASE SELF-EFFICACY OF DIABETICS

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease and good self-efficacy encourages patients to carry out diabetes management in a comprehensive and consistent manner towards quality of life. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide “SeDia” (Healthy Diabetes) education and training based on structured supportive education in an effort to increase self-efficacy in people with diabetes.&#x0D; Method: In this study using a Community Based Research (CBR) approach, education and training on DM material, diabetic foot exercises and the introduction of mobile phone-based applications to social health partner, DM patients and families in Pantenan, Panceng, Gresik are carried out. Final evaluation of the PKM program by comparing pre-test and post-test scores on knowledge of the DKQ-24 Questionnaire (Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire). The analysis used was univariate and bivariate analysis using SPSS.&#x0D; Results: There were 41 participants with an average age of 49 years and consisting of 14 social worker (34.1%), 16 DM patients (39%) and 11 families (26.9%) who participated in this activity. The measurement results on the level of knowledge p = 0.000 (p &lt;0.05) so that there is a significant difference between before and after being given education and training in terms of increasing knowledge.&#x0D; Conclusion: Education and training on the five pillars of DM, simulation/practice of diabetic foot exercises and the introduction of mobile phone-based applications can increase the knowledge of social health, DM patients and their families to be able to carry out good self-efficacy.

Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Area: Knowledge, Lifestyle, And Quality Of Life

Indonesia is the fifth country with the highest number of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) sufferers in the world and is expected to reach 28.57 million in 2045. Diabetes Mellitus is a non-communicable disease that can affect anyone where knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life contribute to its incidence. the severity of the effects of the disease. The research objective was to determine knowledge, lifestyle, and quality of life of DM sufferers in rural areas. The design of this research is descriptive research. The sample of this study were 85 DM sufferers who were obtained using the technique purpossive sampling. Retrieval of data using Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24), Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), and WHOQOL-BREF. The results of this study indicate that the respondents' knowledge about diabetes mellitus is good (89.4%), the lifestyle of people with diabetes mellitus is good (87.1%), and the quality of life of people with diabetes mellitus is good (92.9%). This shows the knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life in diabetics is quite good. Based on the results of the study it was concluded that the knowledge, lifestyle and quality of life of DM sufferers were in the good category.

Translation of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire into French and its validation

Improving patients’ knowledge of diabetes would support adherence to treatment, prevent complications, and promote shared decision-making. Healthcare professionals need to assess patients’ knowledge using a validated questionnaire in the local language. The aim of the study was to translate the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire from English to French and assess the psychometric properties of the translated version. A cross-sectional method was used. Individuals with diabetes were recruited from diabetes clinics, as well as dialysis units, since approximately 30 percent of dialysis patients have diabetes. Participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes completed the translated questionnaire. The questionnaire targeted both groups, with additional questions for those with type 1 diabetes. Reliability and validity were assessed according to COSMIN approach. Analysis of the translated questionnaire (n=102) showed good internal consistency (α=0.77), similar to the original questionnaire. The removal of an item on the self-monitoring of blood glucose increased the α Cronbach coefficient by 0.03. Despite its validation, the questionnaire should be updated according to new clinical and medical recommendations to ensure consistency between the desired knowledge and the intended goals of care. The French version of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire demonstrated good validity and reliability. It can be used in practice and research, after deleting item 9.

Pengetahuan dan Self -Management dengan Pencegahan Komplikasi Diabetes Melitus

Background: The number of people with diabetes mellitus in the world reached 425 million aged 20-79 years in 2017. The high number of people with diabetes mellitus is caused by a low level of knowledge and awareness in early detection of diabetes mellitus which is not good. Based on data from the top 10 diseases at Mergangsan Health Center on October 2021, it shows that diabetes mellitus is included in the top 10 diseases in 3rd place, namely Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Non-Insulin-Dependent as many as 894 people .Methods: This study used quantitative methods. The research samples were 80 people with diabetes mellitus without complications of diabetes mellitus. The data collection technique used purposive sampling. The instrument used for data collection was the DKQ (Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire) and DSMQ (Diabetes Self Management Questionnaire) questionnaires. Analysis of data processing using Chi Square Test and the research design is cross sectional.Results: Based on the results of the Chi-Square test, the knowledge variable with the degree of error used = 0.05 and n = 80, it can be assessed with a significant p-value of 0.025. The results showed that the p value of 0.05 means that Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected, which means that there was a correlation between the knowledge variable and the prevention of diabetes mellitus complications and the diabetes mellitus self-management variable, with a significant p-value of 0.000. These results indicated that a p-value of 0.05 means Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected, which means that there was a correlation between the self-management variable and the prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus.Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between knowledge and self-management of diabetes mellitus with the prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus at Mergangsan Health Center, Yogyakarta City.

The EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS ON OUTPATIENT COMPLIANCE WITH OAD THERAPY AT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF GIANYAR DISTRICT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Type II Diabetes Mellitus dominates DM cases in primary health care. The limitations type II DM services during the COVID-19 pandemic by Puskesmas risk decreasing the level of knowledge and adherence to OAD therapy in type II patients. A good level of patient knowledge about type II DM can influence a patient’s decision to comply with OAD therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims describe effect of knowledge level type II Diabetes Mellitus patients on OAD therapy adherence at Gianyar district health center during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used analytic method with a cross-sectional approach during the period March-August 2022 in four health centers of Gianyar regency. The level of measurement using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24) and therapeutic compliance with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scales (MMAS-8) questionnaire, the data was taken using google form.Based level knowledge 96 respondents (43,7%) high knowledge, 46 people (48%) moderateknowledge, and 8 people (8,3%) low knowledge. Meanwhile based on level of compliance, there were 53 people (55,2%) with hight compliance, 35 people (36,5%) with moderate compliance, and 8 people (8,3%) with low compliance. The level knowledge and compliance to patients during COVID-19 was moderate knowledge and high compliance, may be influenced by the ease of access to information for patients in internet. Outpatient type II DM at the Gianyar district health center during the COVID-19 pandemic moderate knowledge and high compliance, and there was a significant effect between the level of knowledge to therapy adherence and a p-value of 0,000. &#x0D; Keywords : knowledge, compliance, influence, diabetes mellitus type II, pandemic COVID-19.

Health-Promoting Lifestyles and Awareness of Diabetes in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Jordan

Aim: This study evaluates the association between health-promoting lifestyles and diabetes knowledge with glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.&#x0D; Methods: This cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling and a structured interview questionnaire consisting of the following measures: demographic and clinical characteristics, Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II, diabetes knowledge questionnaire, and laboratory measurements. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.&#x0D; Results: The study included 248 participants recruited from four public hospitals. The results indicated a deficit in several aspects of diabetes knowledge and a suboptimal adoption of health-promoting lifestyles. The findings showed that 81.5% of the sample had non-optimal glycemic control as measured by glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level. Health-promoting lifestyles predicted optimal glycemic control, while insulin use was a statistically significant predictor for non-optimal glycemic control.&#x0D; Conclusion: Most participants did not have their diabetes controlled and their diabetes knowledge and health-promoting lifestyles were suboptimal. Health promotion education and strategies to enhance health-promoting lifestyles and diabetes management are essential to patients so that they become confident about managing their diabetes.

Knowledge about diabetes and its association with adherence to self-care and glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes in Southern Brazil.

To evaluate the association between knowledge about the disease, adherence to self-care, and glycemic control in people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A cross-sectional study of patients aged over 18 years diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, treated at an outpatient clinic of a Brazilian university hospital. Participants with other types of diabetes, cognitive impairment, pregnancy, and outpatient discharge were excluded. Data were collected from January to March 2021 (by telephone call), with questions about the participants' profile, diabetes knowledge questionnaire (DKN-A), and self-care inventory revised (SCI-R) translated into and adapted for Brazilian Portuguese. Data analysis involved chi-square associations, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Poisson regression. Among 198 adult participants, the mean age was 42 ± 12 years, 53.5% were women, the mean glycated hemoglobin was 8.6 ± 1.6%, 140 (70.8%) had satisfactory knowledge about diabetes, 65 (32.8%) had adherence to self-care, and 46 (23.2%) had adequate glycemic control. We found an association between knowledge and adherence to self-care (p < 0.001). Knowledge was not associated with glycemic control (p = 0.705). Knowledge about diabetes was associated with greater adherence to self-care in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus, but it did not reflect in better glycemic control.

567-P: Impact of Diabetes Prevention Education Program on Diabetes Knowledge among Adults with Prediabetes—A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in Nepal

Background: Diabetes knowledge is important for diabetes prevention but has been less studied among people with prediabetes. This study aimed to assess the impact of a community-based lifestyle intervention program called Diabetes Prevention Education Program (DiPEP) on diabetes knowledge among adults with prediabetes in Nepal. Method: This study is a part of a two-arm open cluster randomized controlled trial conducted from October 2019-September 2021 in two urban areas of Nepal. Participants of the intervention arm received four 1-hour weekly education sessions, follow-up for the next 5 months, diabetes prevention education brochure, exercise calendar and daily food logbook. The control arm received an education brochure at baseline and 1-hour education session after endline data collection. The change in diabetes knowledge was assessed using Nepali validated 24-items Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ), with higher score representing better disease knowledge. Linear mixed model was used to analyze the impact of the DiPEP on diabetes knowledge score with intent-to-treat approach. Results: A total of 291 participants were recruited in the trial with mean age of 50.3±7.6 years and 67% were female. Only 290 participants had baseline DKQ (158 intervention, 132 control), out of these 258 completed the endline DKQ (139 intervention, 119 control). At baseline, mean DKQ score was 9.2 (SD 5.2) in intervention and 10.6 (SD 4.8) in control arm. After the intervention, mean change in the score between intervention and control group was 0.4 (95% CI -1.0-1.7) among those with good compliance to DiPEP. The results did not change from main analysis for those who attended ≥3 of all 4 sessions. Conclusion: Diabetes knowledge did not improve significantly after the intervention among the participants. Regular and frequent engagement of participants might help to improve diabetes knowledge among the individuals. Disclosure P.Shakya: None. A.Shrestha: None. B.M.Karmacharya: None. A.Shrestha: None. M.Bajracharya: None. B.E.Kulseng: None. E.Skovlund: None. A.Sen: None. Funding Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Public Health and Nursing (81850087)

Revision and Psychometric Evaluation of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire for People With Type 2 Diabetes.

Diabetes knowledge is associated with health, including lower A1C levels. The Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24), developed 30 years ago for Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes and since used with diverse samples in many countries, contains outdated items that no longer accurately assess current knowledge needed for diabetes self-management. We revised the DKQ-24 and tested psychometric properties of the DKQ-Revised (DKQ-R) with a diverse sample. We conducted a five-phase instrumentation study as follows: 1) DKQ-24 items were revised to reflect current diabetes care standards; 2) the Delphi method was used to evaluate the DKQ-R's content validity (n = 5 experts); 3) cognitive interviews were conducted with people with type 2 diabetes (n = 5) to assess their interpretations of DKQ-R items; 4) cross-sectional administration of the DKQ-R to adults with type 2 diabetes was carried out to assess internal consistency reliability and convergent validity; and 5) an item analysis was conducted using discrimination index and point biserial analysis. After receiving the experts' feedback and conducting the cognitive interviews, 39 items were administered to 258 participants with type 2 diabetes (42.2% women; 29.1% Latino, 42.6% Asian, mean age 55.7 years). To select the final items, we considered the item discrimination index, as well as item-to-total correlations, content area, and participant feedback. The final 22-item DKQ-R uses the same yes/no/I don't know response format as the DKQ-24. The DKQ-R is strongly correlated with the DKQ-24 (r = 0.71, P <0.01) and is weakly correlated with diabetes numeracy (r = 0.23, P <0.01), indicating adequate convergent validity; a Kuder-Richardson-20 coefficient of 0.77 indicated good reliability. The DKQ-R is a reliable and valid updated measure of diabetes knowledge for diverse populations with type 2 diabetes.

Assessment of knowledge of diabetes mellitus among female community health volunteers (FCHV) of Jiri, Nepal

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a global epidemic with significant disability and premature death. Identification of the level of knowledge related to diabetes among the health workers is important in strategies for prevention of diabetes mellitus. Method: This study was conducted as a community based study in Jiri Hospital in Dolakha district. All the FCHV working in the Dolakha district were selected for this study. Data was collected using Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ). Data was analysed using SPSS programme version 16.0. Result: A total of 90 participants were included in the study. Average score obtained was 15 out of 24. There was not significant association found between educational background and score (p-value=0.8835) No significant difference between the age groups and scores was found (p-value=0.5485). No FCHV’s had received training on diabetes mellitus. Having a family member with diabetes did not impact the obtained score (p-value= 0.9511). Conclusion: This study did not show any relation on knowledge with age, educational background or having a family member with diabetes.

ChatGPT's Response to the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire: Implications for Diabetes Education.

The diabetes epidemic which impacts many people globally necessitates patient education to enhance self-management. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots hold promise in automizing patient education and lessening healthcare providers' burden. This study assesses the utility of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot created by OpenAI, in responding to the diabetes knowledge questionnaire (24-DKQ). The 24-DKQ, consisting of 24 items, is specifically designed to evaluate patients' diabetes knowledge. We found that ChatGPT accurately answered all 24 questions of the 24-DKQ, and was also able to expand and provide decent explanations. AI technology can serve as an opportunity to create personalized and automated diabetes patient education materials. However, despite AI technology's great potential, its effectiveness remains unclear. It is crucial for researchers, developers, and healthcare professionals to collaborate in order to create AI programs that are validated, reliable, and accurately tailored to the individual needs of people living with diabetes.