Table 4.
Positive and negative attitudes of type 2 diabetes patients attending primary healthcare centers in Al-Ahsa towards insulin use
| Attitudes | Unwilling, N (%) | Undecided, N (%) | Willing, N (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative attitudes toward insulin | 70 (44.3) | 17 (10.8) | 71 (44.9) | 0.0001 |
| Lifestyle restrictions and adaptations | 48 (57.1) | 10 (11.9) | 26 (31.0) | 0.0001 |
| Injection rejection concerns | 45 (57.0) | 8 (10.1) | 26 (32.9) | 0.0001 |
| Fear of side effects | 71 (39.0) | 18 (9.9) | 93 (51.1) | 0.036 |
| Social influences and stigma | 57 (58.2) | 11 (11.2) | 30 (30.6) | 0.0001 |
| Positive attitudes toward insulin | 26 (23.9) | 8 (07.3) | 75 (68.8) | 0.0001 |