The Extent of Diabetic Patients’ Adherence to Quarterly HbA1c Testing: A Cross-Sectional Study, Aden, Yemen
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Abstract
Background: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, estimated to account for 85-90% of diabetes cases.
Objective: This study investigates the awareness of diabetic patients in Aden, Yemen about periodic HbA1c testing.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 diabetic patients. Data were collected using questionnaires covering demographic information, diabetes information, HbAlc testing, barriers to HbA1c testing, importance of HbA1c testing, information sources. Adherence and improvement, as well as awareness and support. The analysis was performed using SPSS.
Results: Most participants were married women between the ages of 45 and 60, many of whom were housewives; most had type 2 diabetes, but 46.7% were not sure what type of diabetes they had; 85.8% knew about HbA1c testing, but only 35.8% followed the recommended three month testing schedule; obstacles included lack of symptoms, high costs, and busy schedules, Health education was a major factor; approximately 93.3% supported increased awareness with the majority preferring text message reminders.
Conclusion: This study's cross-sectional design and structured questionnaire effectively collected important information on diabetic patients’ knowledge about HbA1c testing in Aden. The method worked well for spotting behavioral patterns and awareness gaps that would help improve diabetes care adherence and support focused public health Initiatives.
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