Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards diabetes mellitus among outpatient diabetic elderly persons: a descriptive study

ConclusionThe participants had high KAP relating to DM. However, the finding of this study is not a complete reflection of the real situation regarding DM among elderly persons in Nigeria. There are overwhelming evidences of high prevalence of DM and thus the need for KAP sustainability and subsequent improvement in the healthcare sector to successfully combat the disease and proffer reliable ways of prevention among the population.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research