Diabetic knowledge and care practices among first degree adult relatives of type 2 diabetic patients in a University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
*Oko-Ose, Josephine N1; Oko-Ose, Oseosenaga N2
1. Department of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Benin-City
2. Medical Officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City
Corresponding Author: joechiazor@yahoo.com; Tel: +2348034078785
Recieved Date: 26th September 2022; Accepted Date: 7th November, 2022; Published Date: December, 2022
Citation: Oko-Ose, JN and Oko-Ose ON. Diabetic knowledge and care practices among first degree adult relatives of type 2 diabetic patients in a University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria J Basic Appl Med Scis 2022;2(2):16-24
ABSTRACT
Background: Presence of DM patient in a family may be considered as risk factor for other family members especially first-degree family members. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and care practices of diabetic patients’ first-degree relatives in a Nigeria Teaching Hospital. Materials and Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional survey using convenient sampling techniques which involved 280 participants. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS version 22. Results: The result showed that many 112(40.0%) of them were within 28-37years of age and the mean ± SD age was (32.61 ± 6.425) years. Female were more 164(58.6%) than male 116(41.4%). Those with secondary education attainment were more 132(47.1%). Almost half 138(49.3%) were single. With respect to relationship with the diabetic patients, children were more 122(43.6%) followed by sisters 60(21.4%), mothers 38(13.6%), brothers 36(12.9%) and fathers 24(8.6%). Almost 267(95.4%) all the respondents were aware of diabetes and the major source of information was health facility 178(63.6%). Only 50(17.9%) of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge while 122(43.6%) demonstrated moderate knowledge and 108(38.5%) demonstrated low knowledge. Majority 224(80.0%) engaged in poor lifestyle practices. Therefore, diabetic patients’ close family members should be included in the long-term management plan of diabetic patients by healthcare professionals.