Attitude, Practice and its Associated Factors towards Diabetes Complications among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Addis Zemen District Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

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Abstract Background The aim of this study was to assess the level of attitude, practices, and its associated factors towards complications of diabetes mellitus among type 2 diabetes patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among Type 2 diabetes patients visiting the diabetes clinic at Adiss Zemen District Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia. Interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 402 patients. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with attitudes and practices towards diabetes complications. AOR with 95% CI and p-value less than 0.05 was considered to identify significant associated factors. Results Two third of the study participants 65.2% (95% CI: 60.2, 69.4) had a good attitude level while less than half of study participants 48.8% (95% CI: 44.0, 53.5) had a good practice on diabetes complications. Educational status of: read and write (AOR=2.32, 95% CI=1.26 4.27), primary school (AOR= 4.31, 95% CI= 2.06, 9.02), high school and above (AOR=2.79, 95% CI=1.41, 5.50), and urban residence (AOR=1.80, 95% CI=1.12 2.91) were significant factors for good attitude while educational status of: read and write (AOR=1.96, 95% CI=1.06, 3.61), high school and above (AOR=2.57, 95% CI=1.32, 5.02) were associated with diabetes complication practices. Conclusions Greater proportion of diabetes patients had relatively good attitude but poor practice towards diabetes complication prevention. Residence was significant contributing factor for good attitude whereas educational status was significantly associated with both attitude and practice. The current study suggests the need of structured educational programs about diabetes complications on a regular basis to improve patient’s attitude and practice.

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