Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Healthcare Centers in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor: Albadrani MS; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Alrehaili AM; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Alahmadi SH; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Aljazaeri AA; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Almaghthawi OF; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Alanazi SN; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU., Alrehaili OA; College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Nov 30; Vol. 15 (11), pp. e49718. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 30 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49718
Abstrakt: Background The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Saudi Arabia is among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. Various complications of DM can cause problems in the long term. One of the most prevalent microvascular problems and the primary cause of blindness is diabetic retinopathy (DR), and a significant proportion of the population with diabetes eventually develop diabetes retinopathy. Recognizing and understanding DR may be crucial for patients in identifying and averting this complication.  Objectives The objective of this atudy is to assess the awareness of DR among patients with type 2 DM at primary healthcare centers in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.  Methods This cross-sectional study involved a survey of patients with diabetes who attended Madinah primary care clinics between August and September 2023. The study was conducted in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, from May to November 2023.  Results A total of 240 patients participated with a median age of 49.7 years and a gender distribution of 121 (50.4%) men. Overall, less than half of patients had a fair level of knowledge (47.1%) and a good level of knowledge (42.1%) about DR, whereas 10.8% had poor knowledge. Physicians were the primary source of information for patients, followed by the internet, family, and friends. Higher levels of education, diabetes that had been present for a longer period, and regular eye exams were associated with better understanding. This study emphasizes the importance of improving patient knowledge and awareness of DR.  Conclusions We observed a high level of awareness of DR among participants. Furthermore, higher awareness was associated with longer disease duration and compliance with diabetes treatment.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
(Copyright © 2023, Albadrani et al.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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