KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS LEVEL OF DIABETES MELLITUS DISEASE RISK FACTORS AMONG NON-DIABETIC PEOPLE IN KSA

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  • Khalid Alghamdi, Lina Alwadie, Mousa Alahmari, Zahra Al Sadah, Bushra Alsyed, Suha Alalawi, Abdulrahman Atik, Abdulrahman Alghamdi, Reham Aljohani, Ammar A. Alshuaibi, Ather alsaiari, Khames T. Alzahrani Author

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Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) affecting the world, regardless of geography, nationality, race, ethnic background, or gender It is one of the chronic metabolic disorders associated with a variety of complications and death, and its prevalence has been increasing not only in Saudi Arabia but also globally. Objective: Our study aimed to assess patient awareness and knowledge level of DM disease risk factors among non-diabetic people in KSA

Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia between July – December 2024. The study population comprised adult individuals over the age of 18 residing in Saudi Arabia. Participants recruited in July 2024 through the distribution of an online questionnaire. Using the Rao soft sample size calculator, the sample size was determined using the following formulas: (the response distribution was estimated to be 20%, the margin of error was 5%, and the confidence level was 95%) the minimum 384. A structured questionnaire has been used as a research tool which was based on previous research. Results: In this study assessing knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus risk factors among 443 non-diabetic individuals in Saudi Arabia, findings reveal critical gaps in education and awareness. Despite a high recognition of diabetes and its definitions, only 71.3% had received relevant health education. Alarmingly, 41.5% demonstrated low knowledge levels regarding risk factors, while only 33.2% showed high awareness. Participants acknowledged obesity (88.5%) and genetic predisposition (83.1%) as significant risk factors, yet many were unaware of symptoms like extreme hunger (46.7%). Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings from our study highlight a significant gap in knowledge and awareness regarding diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among the non-diabetic population in Saudi Arabia. While awareness of diabetes is high, the lack of comprehensive knowledge poses challenges for effective disease management and prevention.

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2025-01-26

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KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS LEVEL OF DIABETES MELLITUS DISEASE RISK FACTORS AMONG NON-DIABETIC PEOPLE IN KSA. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 1329-1348. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1298