Attitudes and Awareness Towards Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Diabetes in Amman, Jordan

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作者
Al-latayfeh, Motasem [1 ]
Shatnawi, Raed [1 ]
Al Shdaifat, Amjad A. [2 ]
机构
[1] Hashemite Univ, Fac Med, Dept Gen & Special Surg, Zarqa, Jordan
[2] Hashemite Univ, Fac Med, Dept Med & Family Med, Zarqa, Jordan
关键词
awareness; diabetes mellitus; diabetic retinopathy; Jordan;
D O I
10.2147/DMSO.S302554
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the attitudes and awareness about the development of retinopathy among the patients suffering from diabetes in Amman, Jordan. Methods: A questionnaire was distributed among patients with diabetes visiting internal medicine and endocrinology clinics in a tertiary hospital, in addition to a primary health care center in Amman. The questionnaire inquired about retinopathy awareness, history of screening for retinopathy, and awareness about retinopathy treatment. The patients were also asked about risk factors and preventive measures for diabetic retinopathy management. Results: A total of 303 patients were recruited in the study. Majority of the patients (77%) had their HbA1c levels tested at least once since diagnosis, and most of them (60%) do it regularly. However, 86% of patients reported an A1c >6.5%. Two thirds of patients are not aware about retinopathy being a recognized complication of diabetes. Lower level of education, female sex, younger age, and shorter duration of diabetes mellitus were associated with less awareness. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of patients with diabetes were aware of diabetes management. However, the sample population indicated less awareness of diabetic retinopathy. Hence, more educational efforts are needed to further boost patients' awareness about diabetic retinopathy.
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页码:1425 / 1430
页数:6
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