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Research paper thumbnail of Level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards diabetes among nationals and long-term residents of Qatar: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2022

ObjectivesThis study examines the levels of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards diabe... more ObjectivesThis study examines the levels of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards diabetes among Qatar nationals and long-term residents and its association with participants’ selected demographics.SettingA cross-sectional study conducted in public areas in all the eight municipalities of Qatar from July to October 2018.Participants2400 participants from the general public (nationals and long-term residents) stratified by gender, age and nationality across all geographic locations in Qatar.Primary and secondary outcome measuresResponses were scored from 0% to 100% and KAP scores were classified as low (0%–49%), intermediate (50%–74%) or high (75%–100%). Analyses and comparisons were performed using descriptive statistics and χ2 test at 5% level.ResultsMost participants (54%) had an intermediate overall KAP score, 43% had a low score and only 3% had a high score. The knowledge scores were the lowest among participants, 69% had low, 29% had intermediate and only 2% had high ...

Research paper thumbnail of Growth Monitoring Charts Program: Students Ages 5-19 Years

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge and Perception of Diabetes and Available Services among Diabetic Patients in the State of Qatar

Central Asian Journal of Global Health, 2019

Introduction: Diabetes is a major public health concern in Qatar. This study examined diabetes kn... more Introduction: Diabetes is a major public health concern in Qatar. This study examined diabetes knowledge and perception of available services for diabetes control among diabetic patients in Qatar.Methods: Data from 300 diabetic patients were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire between February and May 2015 at Hamad Medical Corporation healthcare facilities in Qatar. Survey responses were represented as frequencies, and Chi-square tests were used to compare proportions across gender. A p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 31% of patients had Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (females 36.6%, males 26.5%) and 54% had Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) (males 56.6%, females 50%). Knowledge about diabetes types did not differ by sex (P=0.16). 32.3% of patients were treated for diabetes-related complications including: high cholesterol (39.2%), vision problems (33.1%), hypertension (30.0%), and foot problems (25.1 %). Most patients were diag...

Research paper thumbnail of Public Awareness and Perceptions about Diabetes in the State of Qatar

Cureus, Jan 22, 2018

Introduction Diabetes is a well-known global public health challenge affecting millions globally.... more Introduction Diabetes is a well-known global public health challenge affecting millions globally. The aims of this study are to examine the community diabetes knowledge, perceptions, and awareness among the public in Qatar regarding (1) disease symptoms, risk factors, complications, prevention, and associated behaviors, and (2) local diabetes campaigns and available services or resources. Methods This study involved a total of 501 respondents selected through purposive sampling from major public malls and public places in Doha, Qatar between February and May 2015. Data were gathered by face-to-face interview utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed using count, percentage, median, chi-square test, z-test on proportion and logistic regression. The analysis was carried out at 5% level of significance using SPSS version 22 (IBM Corporation, Chicago, IL, USA). Results About 92% of participants knew at least one type of diabetes. Over 43.9% were physically active ...

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of Confidence in Diabetes Self- Management among Diabetics in the State of Qatar

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2019

Background: Diabetes complications are preventable given a supportive environment. Managing diabe... more Background: Diabetes complications are preventable given a supportive environment. Managing diabetes daily requires confidence which can be effectively done with effective support system. The information and health services received by diabetics are vital to empowerment as it enables them to make correct choices for better outcomes. The aims of this study were to examine patients' confidence in self-managing diabetes and its relationship to the level of information and available diabetes related services received in the State of Qatar. Methods: The study was conducted among 300 diabetic patients through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire between February and May 2015 at healthcare facilities of Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. Patient consent to participate was sought. Survey responses were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests at 5% level of significance. Results: About 54% of patients reported to have had Type 2 and 31% had Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 32% were treated for complications. Diabetic patients were more likely to gain confidence in managing their diabetes the more frequent they were in contact with hospital specialist consultant (P=.02), foot specialist (P=.03), eye specialist (P=.03) and diabetes coordinator (P <0.000), when provided with diabetes plan (P <,000), and having a contact number to call for any diabetes-related concern (P =,005). Healthcare services available to the patients were a significant help for diabetic patients in coping and confidently managing their diabetes. Conclusion: Better patient-provider collaboration and healthcare system's provision of medical services were substantially useful to diabetics in developing higher confidence to self-manage diabetes.

Research paper thumbnail of Level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards diabetes among nationals and long-term residents of Qatar: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2022

ObjectivesThis study examines the levels of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards diabe... more ObjectivesThis study examines the levels of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards diabetes among Qatar nationals and long-term residents and its association with participants’ selected demographics.SettingA cross-sectional study conducted in public areas in all the eight municipalities of Qatar from July to October 2018.Participants2400 participants from the general public (nationals and long-term residents) stratified by gender, age and nationality across all geographic locations in Qatar.Primary and secondary outcome measuresResponses were scored from 0% to 100% and KAP scores were classified as low (0%–49%), intermediate (50%–74%) or high (75%–100%). Analyses and comparisons were performed using descriptive statistics and χ2 test at 5% level.ResultsMost participants (54%) had an intermediate overall KAP score, 43% had a low score and only 3% had a high score. The knowledge scores were the lowest among participants, 69% had low, 29% had intermediate and only 2% had high ...

Research paper thumbnail of Growth Monitoring Charts Program: Students Ages 5-19 Years

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge and Perception of Diabetes and Available Services among Diabetic Patients in the State of Qatar

Central Asian Journal of Global Health, 2019

Introduction: Diabetes is a major public health concern in Qatar. This study examined diabetes kn... more Introduction: Diabetes is a major public health concern in Qatar. This study examined diabetes knowledge and perception of available services for diabetes control among diabetic patients in Qatar.Methods: Data from 300 diabetic patients were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire between February and May 2015 at Hamad Medical Corporation healthcare facilities in Qatar. Survey responses were represented as frequencies, and Chi-square tests were used to compare proportions across gender. A p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 31% of patients had Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (females 36.6%, males 26.5%) and 54% had Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) (males 56.6%, females 50%). Knowledge about diabetes types did not differ by sex (P=0.16). 32.3% of patients were treated for diabetes-related complications including: high cholesterol (39.2%), vision problems (33.1%), hypertension (30.0%), and foot problems (25.1 %). Most patients were diag...

Research paper thumbnail of Public Awareness and Perceptions about Diabetes in the State of Qatar

Cureus, Jan 22, 2018

Introduction Diabetes is a well-known global public health challenge affecting millions globally.... more Introduction Diabetes is a well-known global public health challenge affecting millions globally. The aims of this study are to examine the community diabetes knowledge, perceptions, and awareness among the public in Qatar regarding (1) disease symptoms, risk factors, complications, prevention, and associated behaviors, and (2) local diabetes campaigns and available services or resources. Methods This study involved a total of 501 respondents selected through purposive sampling from major public malls and public places in Doha, Qatar between February and May 2015. Data were gathered by face-to-face interview utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed using count, percentage, median, chi-square test, z-test on proportion and logistic regression. The analysis was carried out at 5% level of significance using SPSS version 22 (IBM Corporation, Chicago, IL, USA). Results About 92% of participants knew at least one type of diabetes. Over 43.9% were physically active ...

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of Confidence in Diabetes Self- Management among Diabetics in the State of Qatar

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2019

Background: Diabetes complications are preventable given a supportive environment. Managing diabe... more Background: Diabetes complications are preventable given a supportive environment. Managing diabetes daily requires confidence which can be effectively done with effective support system. The information and health services received by diabetics are vital to empowerment as it enables them to make correct choices for better outcomes. The aims of this study were to examine patients' confidence in self-managing diabetes and its relationship to the level of information and available diabetes related services received in the State of Qatar. Methods: The study was conducted among 300 diabetic patients through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire between February and May 2015 at healthcare facilities of Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. Patient consent to participate was sought. Survey responses were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests at 5% level of significance. Results: About 54% of patients reported to have had Type 2 and 31% had Type 1 diabetes. Approximately 32% were treated for complications. Diabetic patients were more likely to gain confidence in managing their diabetes the more frequent they were in contact with hospital specialist consultant (P=.02), foot specialist (P=.03), eye specialist (P=.03) and diabetes coordinator (P <0.000), when provided with diabetes plan (P <,000), and having a contact number to call for any diabetes-related concern (P =,005). Healthcare services available to the patients were a significant help for diabetic patients in coping and confidently managing their diabetes. Conclusion: Better patient-provider collaboration and healthcare system's provision of medical services were substantially useful to diabetics in developing higher confidence to self-manage diabetes.