[HTML][HTML] Demographic Determinants of Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude towards Diabetes Mellitus among Public In-School Adolescents in Southern Nigeria

A Otovwe - International Journal of School Health, 2023 - intjsh.sums.ac.ir
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a severe and long-term condition affecting glucose
metabolism, with its prevalence reaching alarming levels. According to the International …

Knowledge of diabetes mellitus: An aggregate qualitative study of students, teachers, market women, religious organization and community youths

A Otovwe, OR Okandeji-Barry… - Ibom Medical …, 2021 - ojs.ibommedicaljournal.org
Context: The increasing rate of diabetes mellitus (DM) among most age groups irrespective
of social class is becoming alarming in Nigeria. Knowledge of DM is pertinent in reversing …

[PDF][PDF] Knowledge and awareness of diabetes among adolescents in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

BA Okoh, T Jaja - Afr. J. Diabetes Med, 2014 - indexmedicus.afro.who.int
Diabetes is becoming a global burden, with prevalence increasing in both children and
adults. This study aimed to determine the level of awareness and basic knowledge of …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, attitude, and perceived risks related to diabetes mellitus among university students in Southwestern Nigeria

E Orok, Y Kabiawu, Z Aderohunmu, D Obiwulu - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) has recently shown a demographic shift in epidemiology
among adolescents and young adults. Adolescents and young adults are an important …

[HTML][HTML] Childhood diabetes: a myth or reality?-perception of the public from a low-income country: a cross-sectional study

UN Chikani, AI Bisi-Onyemaechi, T Oguonu… - BMC public health, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background The diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes is commonly missed in most health
facilities in Nigeria. Adequate knowledge of childhood diabetes is necessary for the …

[HTML][HTML] Diabetes mellitus: Identifying the knowledge gaps and risk factors among adolescents attending a public school in Lagos State

LO Ubangha, TO Odugbemi… - Journal of Clinical …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), a noncommunicable disease (NCD)
in adolescents, is on the rise worldwide; therefore, knowledge which facilitates prevention …

Undergraduate Students Knowledge and Perception of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus in Benin City

MI Okuonghae, OY Makinde, GE Umhenin, PO Erah - 2014 - jsppharm.org
Purpose: The prevalence of diabetes in Nigeria is rising at an alarming rate and most
studies indicate that many people suffering from the disease do not often have adequate …

[PDF][PDF] knowledge attitude and perception of diabetes mellitus among students of university of port harcourt, rivers state, south–south zone nigeria

M AA, DO Amadi, DO Onwusah - 2017 - researchgate.net
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, progressive systemic disease characterized by
dysfunction in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein resulting from absolute or …

Healthy adolescents' knowledge of diabetes mellitus in a semi-urban community in South-South Nigeria

N Azinge - Orient Journal of Medicine, 2013 - ajol.info
Background: Diabetes mellitus has become an important public health challenge affecting
both the young and adults. This study was carried out in order to determine the knowledge …

[HTML][HTML] Knowledge and Attitude of School Students About Diabetes Mellitus in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

MY Alhilali, YS Alhilaly, S Alkalash - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide public health issue. Diabetes has been
developing dramatically among young individuals, and childhood onset is now becoming a …