Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a critical complication of diabetes mellitus, posing significant health. While global studies have indicated a concerning lack of awareness regarding DKA among patients with diabetes, research specific to the northern area of S...
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| author | Elhassan Hussein Eltom Abdulrahman Omar A. Alali Rakan Khalid Marzouq Alanazi Ali Ahmad M. Alanazi Meshal Ahmed Abdullah Albalawi Saud Alraydh N. Alanazi Mansour Sarhan G. Alanazi Abdelnaser A. Badawy Naglaa Mokhtar Manal S. Fawzy |
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| description | <b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a critical complication of diabetes mellitus, posing significant health. While global studies have indicated a concerning lack of awareness regarding DKA among patients with diabetes, research specific to the northern area of Saudi Arabia remains limited. This study aims to explore the level of knowledge and awareness of DKA among patients with diabetes residing in the local region. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted utilizing a non-probability convenient sampling technique, with 339 participants recruited from March to August 2024. Data were gathered through a self-administered pre-validated questionnaire distributed via different social media platforms to assess demographic characteristics and awareness levels relating to DKA, including knowledge of its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. <b>Results</b>: Although there was moderate awareness of DKA, with 68.4% having heard of the condition, two-thirds of the participants exhibited significant gaps in overall knowledge. Among those aware, 76.3% recognized DKA as an emergency requiring immediate medical intervention. At the same time, 64.6% understood the causes of DKA, and only 25.6% identified insulin deficiency as a major contributing factor. Although 62.5% felt knowledgeable about treatment, 66.0% incorrectly identified oral sugar as a DKA treatment. Notably, 30.1% cited social media as their main information source. Age emerged as an essential factor impacting knowledge, with younger participants (ages 18–30) demonstrating higher awareness than older individuals. Additionally, single participants displayed a higher percentage of good knowledge than married participants (<i>p</i> = 0.000). Non-working individuals showed better overall knowledge about DKA (<i>p</i> = 0.002). The duration of diabetes did not show a significant association with knowledge levels about DKA across the various duration categories. <b>Conclusions</b>: The present findings underscore a substantial knowledge gap concerning DKA among the local community, highlighting a critical need for targeted public health educational interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4d5c2451a4204a54bd20f6190630f8e52024-12-27T14:18:37ZengMDPI AGClinics and Practice2039-72832024-12-011462681269210.3390/clinpract14060211Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional StudyElhassan Hussein Eltom0Abdulrahman Omar A. Alali1Rakan Khalid Marzouq Alanazi2Ali Ahmad M. Alanazi3Meshal Ahmed Abdullah Albalawi4Saud Alraydh N. Alanazi5Mansour Sarhan G. Alanazi6Abdelnaser A. Badawy7Naglaa Mokhtar8Manal S. Fawzy9Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaEndocrinology Department, North Medical Tower of Northern Border Region, Arar 73241, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaCenter for Health Research, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi Arabia<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a critical complication of diabetes mellitus, posing significant health. While global studies have indicated a concerning lack of awareness regarding DKA among patients with diabetes, research specific to the northern area of Saudi Arabia remains limited. This study aims to explore the level of knowledge and awareness of DKA among patients with diabetes residing in the local region. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted utilizing a non-probability convenient sampling technique, with 339 participants recruited from March to August 2024. Data were gathered through a self-administered pre-validated questionnaire distributed via different social media platforms to assess demographic characteristics and awareness levels relating to DKA, including knowledge of its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. <b>Results</b>: Although there was moderate awareness of DKA, with 68.4% having heard of the condition, two-thirds of the participants exhibited significant gaps in overall knowledge. Among those aware, 76.3% recognized DKA as an emergency requiring immediate medical intervention. At the same time, 64.6% understood the causes of DKA, and only 25.6% identified insulin deficiency as a major contributing factor. Although 62.5% felt knowledgeable about treatment, 66.0% incorrectly identified oral sugar as a DKA treatment. Notably, 30.1% cited social media as their main information source. Age emerged as an essential factor impacting knowledge, with younger participants (ages 18–30) demonstrating higher awareness than older individuals. Additionally, single participants displayed a higher percentage of good knowledge than married participants (<i>p</i> = 0.000). Non-working individuals showed better overall knowledge about DKA (<i>p</i> = 0.002). The duration of diabetes did not show a significant association with knowledge levels about DKA across the various duration categories. <b>Conclusions</b>: The present findings underscore a substantial knowledge gap concerning DKA among the local community, highlighting a critical need for targeted public health educational interventions.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/14/6/211DKAdiabetes type 1diabetes type 2awarenessNorthern Borders region |
| spellingShingle | Elhassan Hussein Eltom Abdulrahman Omar A. Alali Rakan Khalid Marzouq Alanazi Ali Ahmad M. Alanazi Meshal Ahmed Abdullah Albalawi Saud Alraydh N. Alanazi Mansour Sarhan G. Alanazi Abdelnaser A. Badawy Naglaa Mokhtar Manal S. Fawzy Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study Clinics and Practice DKA diabetes type 1 diabetes type 2 awareness Northern Borders region |
| title | Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Exploring Awareness Levels of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | exploring awareness levels of diabetic ketoacidosis risk among patients with diabetes a cross sectional study |
| topic | DKA diabetes type 1 diabetes type 2 awareness Northern Borders region |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/14/6/211 |
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