Socio-Demographic Factors Responsible for Poor Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors/Creators
- 1. BHU Inayat Pur Multan
- 2. Nishtar Institute of Dentistry Multan
- 3. Nishtar Medical college Multan
Description
Objective: To determine the socio-demographic factors, responsible for poor treatment of diabetes mellitus in patients with uncontrolled diabetes
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at BHU Inayat Pur, with six months duration from November 2016 to April 2017. All the patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, poor treatment history either gender were included in the study. All the selected patients were interviewed in the OPD regarding socio-demographic characteristics. Patients were also interviewed regarding reasons of poor treatment. All the responsible socio-demographic factors were recorded in the proforma.
Results: Total 65 patients were selected and mean age of the patients was 47.34+6.11 years. Male were found in the majority 40(61.5%). Mostly patients 42(64.6%) were presented with poor socioeconomic condition. The poor socioeconomic status was the main responsible factor found in 17(26.2%) patient, followed by no available family physicians 03(04.6%), can’t travel to health facilities 05(07.7%), no any care taker 03(04.6%), under Homeo treatment 06(09.2%), 06(09.2%) don’t continue treatment due to ignorance and eat everything in sweet. 14(36.9%) cases said that they can’t take drugs for long time, 07(10.7%) were not under proper treatment due to relative advises, while 04(06.1%) said doctor advised them insulin but they can’t afford.
Conclusion: It is concluded that poor socio-economic status, drugs use for long time and ignorance are frequent responsible factors for poor treatment of diabetes mellitus.