TY  - BOOK
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TI  - Knowledge and practice of insulin administration techniques among diabetic patients attending Bugando Medical Centre Mwanza, Tanzania
PY  - 2024///.
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania |
PB  - Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] |
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N2  - "Abstract:

Background information: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to little or no insulin secretion. Insulin therapy is the best medical intervention in managing type 1 diabetes and eventually type 2 diabetes due to progressive pancreas destruction. Effective insulin administration is important to ensure attainment of desired clinical outcomes. This study aims at assessing diabetic patients’ knowledge and practices on insulin injection techniques.

Methodology: A cross sectional study conducted among diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic at BMC from 1st to 28th of April, 2024. Structured questionnaire was used to assess level of knowledge and practice on insulin injection technique. Responses were scored and graded as per likert scale. An observational checklist was also utilized for practical assessment of insulin administration practices. STATA 15 was used for data analysis.

Results: Among 150 study participants 50%, 37.33%, and 12.67% had inadequate, moderately adequate and adequate knowledge respectively. Gender (P= 0.036) and type of diabetes (P= 0.011) were factors influencing the level of knowledge. On assessing level of practices 35.33%, 30.67% and 34% had good, fair and poor insulin injection practices respectively. Higher education levels (P=0.006) and longer disease duration (P=0.031) were associated with good injection practices. 68.67% had poor glycaemic control and 31.33% had good glycaemic control.

Conclusion: A large proportion of diabetic patients under insulin therapy have suboptimal knowledge and practices regarding insulin administration techniques, 131(87.33%) and 97(66%) respectively. This results to poor glycaemic control. Therefore, these alarming results highlight the need for appropriate interventions and specific areas of improvement."

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