Attitude Of Diabetic Patients Towards Their Nutritional Status In Kirkuk City

Mijwil, Abdullah Raad; Jasim, Wafa Mahmood

doi:10.32894/kjms.2024.150813.1107

	Attitude Of Diabetic Patients Towards Their Nutritional Status In Kirkuk City
Kirkuk Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 13, Issue 1, April 2025, Pages 28-33 PDF (600.14 K)
Document Type: Original research
DOI: 10.32894/kjms.2024.150813.1107
Authors
Abdullah Raad Mijwil^* ¹; Wafa Mahmood Jasim²
¹Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.
²Northern Technical University, College of Health and Medical Techniques Kirkuk, Iraq.
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is rapidly becoming one of the main health issues and problem in the 21st century among humans, the number of patients with diabetes mellitus is steadily increasing both in developed and developing countries. Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem that results in serious consequences on global health and its economy. This study aimed to assess the diabetic attitude regarding their nutritional status in Kirkuk city. Methods: A descriptive design study started from 12 November 2023 and ended at 28 March 2024 in three places in Kirkuk city in Iraq, with a non–random sample collection of (425) diabetic patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Results: The mean age of the patients was 50.47 ± 16.24 years. Of them, 49.6% were men compared to 50.4% female. Additionally, 318 (74.8%) of participants had accompanying diseases, including diabetes. Conclusion: There was a high level of attitude among diabetic patients regarding their nutritional status in Kirkuk City.
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus; Attitude; Nutritional status

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