ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING INSULIN ADMINISTRATION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS ATTENDING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF SELECTED HOSPITAL IN GOA.

Author Name: 1 Mr. Gajanan, 2. K. Kalangutkar (Ph.D Scholar), 2. Prof. (Dr) Yogesh Kumar

Volume: 01/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2024-66654699/IJISRE

Affiliation:

1. PhD Scholar
2. Research Guide

ABSTRACT

The research study titled “Assessing knowledge regarding insulin administration among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending outpatient department of selected Hospital in Goa. The objective of this study were to assess knowledge about type 2 diabetes patient about insulin administration and to find out any association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. The hypotheses for this study were participants will have poor knowledge related to administration of insulin and there will be association between knowledge of participants and their selected demographic variables. Quantitative survey approach and descriptive design was used in the study. Samples 60 were selected using non-probability sampling technique within age group of 30 to 60 years. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that, majority 34(56.65%) participants were above 60 years, 17 (28.3%) were between 50 to 60 years, 7(11.2%) participants were 40 to 50 years and 2(3.3%) were 30 to 39 years of age, majority participants were females 33(55%) and 27 (45%) were males. Maximum participants 52(86.6%) had no previous knowledge regarding insulin administration while 8(13.33%) had previous knowledge of insulin administration. Maximum score of participants was 59.72% whereas minimum score was 33.72% in relation to precaution to be taken while administering insulin injections, study concluded stating that 15% participants had poor knowledge, 68.33% had average knowledge score while 16.66% had good knowledge. No association was found between knowledge and selected demographic variables. The study concluded stating need for education regarding administration of insulin to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus for improving their glycemic control.

Key words: Knowledge, Type 2 diabetic participants. Insulin administration