Table III.
Frequency distribution of participants’ responses to knowledge on diabetes (n = 448).
| Variables | Response (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |
| Risk factors for diabetes | ||
| Family history of diabetes | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Age over 40 years | 35.0 | 65.0 |
| Lack of exercise | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Tobacco use | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Alcohol use | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Eating too much sugar | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Old age | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Overeating | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Stress | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Eating too much fat | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Overweight | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Early symptoms of diabetes | ||
| Passing lots of urine | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Excess thirst | 46.0 | 54.0 |
| Tiredness/Lethargy | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Loss of appetite | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Weight loss | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Vision problems | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Skin and genital infections | 24.1 | 75.9 |
| Methods of Prevention | ||
| No action | 9.4 | 90.6 |
| Weight control | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Exercise | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Eat lots of fruits and vegetables | 73.0 | 27.0 |
| Limit sugar | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Limit fatty foods | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Health checks/screening | 81.0 | 19.0 |
| Avoid stress | 40.2 | 59.8 |