Rameez Hussain|Bindu Rajesh|Giridhar Anantharaman|Mahesh Gopalakrishnan|Sanjai Sadasivan|Justin James|Pradeep Padickal Vijayan|Nelson John
Knowledge and awareness about diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy in suburban population of a South Indian state and its practice among the patients with diabetes mellitus: A population-based study
Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute|Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute
context ocular complications due diabetes mellitus dm rise despite good literacy levels south india aims assess knowledge attitude toward dm diabetic retinopathy general population suburban town south india settings design doortodoor population survey suburban town south india may 2013 materials methods 30point questionnaire prepared data collected analyzed determine statistically knowledge attitude practice kap scores general diabetic population also determine significant demographic associations results study 6211 people 3528 568 women 2683 432 men mean age 556 117 years range 2198 years included good knowledge positive attitude observed 3457 556 3280 528 people among 1538 254 people known dm 619 407 good knowledge 828 538 positive attitude 886 576 good practice patterns although half followed general diabetic care 96 undergone screening retinopathy literacy showed significant association good kap p 0001 general population dm overall women significantly better knowledge p 0001 conclusions better literacy especially among women contributory better public awareness however trend poor practice patterns needs radically changed aggressive public motivation emphasizing necessity retinopathy screening periodic followups