Table 3.
Attitude assessment towards glycemic controls among DM patients at the University of Gondar referral hospital 2018.
| Attitude assessment | Correct response n (%) | Incorrect response n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Do you think glycemic control is necessary for DM? | 282 (94.8) | 21 (5.2) |
| Do you think regular exercise can help to control DM? | 348 (86.4) | 55 (13.6) |
| Do you think smoking causes poor glycemic control? | 288 (71.5) | 115 (28.5) |
| Do you think blood pressure control is necessary for glycemic control? | 288 (71.5) | 115 (28.5) |
| Do you think glycemic control prolonged life expectancy? | 263 (65.3) | 140 (34.7) |
| Do you think that alternative treatments are good? | 111 (27.5) | 292 (72.5) |
| Do you believe good blood sugar control is important for DM? | 360 (89.3) | 43 (10.7) |
| Do you think diet alone glycemic control is better than medication with diet glycemic control? | 144 (35.7) | 259 (64.3) |
| Do you believe fruits and vegetables are good for glycemic control? | 189 (46.9) | 214 (53.1) |
| Do you think alcohol can increase the complication of DM? | 362 (89.8) | 41 (10.2) |
| Do you think insulin (metformin) drug has harmful effects to the organs of the body? | 166 (41.2) | 237 (58.8) |
| Do you think traditional treatments are better than modern medicines for DM? | 372 (92.3) | 31 (7.2) |