| Title: |
Awareness, practices and treatment seeking behavior of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Shimla |
| Authors: |
Thakur, Manish Kumar; Sachdeva, Amit; Sood, Abhinandan; Negi, Bhagwan Dass; Ahire, Komal; Macchan, Sanya Prem; Vishal, Anand; Rana, Jitender |
| Source: |
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health; Vol. 12 No. 6 (2025): June 2025; 2546-2552 ; 2394-6040 ; 2394-6032 |
| Publisher Information: |
Medip Academy |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Subject Terms: |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Rural-urban differences; Awareness and treatment |
| Description: |
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health issue, with its management and outcomes influenced by socio-demographic factors, healthcare access, and diabetes-related knowledge. These factors vary between rural and urban populations, leading to disparities in disease progression and complications. This study explores the awareness, practices, and treatment-seeking behaviors of T2DM patients in Shimla, focusing on the differences between rural and urban populations. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Atal institute of medical super-specialities Shimla with 100 participants diagnosed with T2DM, consisting of 50 rural and 50 urban individuals. Data were collected through structured interviews and medical record reviews. Variables assessed included socio-demographic factors (age, gender, education, family structure), clinical characteristics (BMI, smoking habits), diabetes knowledge (symptoms, complications), and treatment-seeking behaviors. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square and independent t tests, with a significance level of p |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/14086/8405; https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/14086 |
| DOI: |
10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251691 |
| Availability: |
https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/14086; https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251691 |
| Rights: |
Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.A3D17128 |
| Database: |
BASE |