• SHALINEE RAJ
• DR. PRAGATI

ABSTRACT Aim: To assess nutritional status and evaluate KAP among Type II diabetic persons residing in rural areas of Muzaffarpur,Bihar. Material and Methods: We collected demographic profiles and anthropometric measurements from 50 diabetic patients using a well-designed questionnaire. Thirty multiple-choice questions were designed and responses were scored to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Demographic information and anthropometric measurements were collected from 50 diabetic patients using a well-designed questionnaire. Thirty multiple-choice questions were developed and scored to assess knowledge attitudes and practices. Result: The mean age of the subjects was 55 years old and the mean score was (3.42±1.07). 64% of the participants were graduates, 10% were enrolled and graduate students and 8% were intermediate and illiterate. 56% are employed, 20% are housewives and unemployed, and 04% are retired. Economic status indicated that 70% of subjects were middle-income, 24% low-income, and 06% high-income. Causes of nutritional status: 56% were obese, 30% overweight, 10% normal weight, and 04% underweight. 70% of the subjects had diabetes since 5 years, and only 6% had diabetes for 15 or more years. Diabetics had a knowledge value (19,960 ± 2,506), a positive attitude value (13,600 ± 4,176), and a good practice value (19,600 ± 2,506). Chi-square analysis showed no correlation at P<1. 0.05 between nutritional status and education level (P = 0.420) and nutritional status and income level, chi-square level = 6.632, P = 0.356). The correlation between knowledge and attitude was (-0.78 ± 0.590), between knowledge and practice (0.47 ± 0.747), and between attitude and practice (0.46 ± 0.752). Interpretation and conclusion: Good knowledge of diabetes, but poor practice. This study highlights the need to implement lifestyle modifications and awareness programs for diabetes management in people with diabetes.

Type II Diabetes, Nutritional status, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Awareness, Program

"Assessing knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) of Diabetic Person residing rural areas of Muzaffarpur, Bihar.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.e348-e356, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309442.pdf

"Assessing knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) of Diabetic Person residing rural areas of Muzaffarpur, Bihar.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppe348-e356, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309442.pdf