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Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq

Shakir Mahdi Salih, Raheem Atiyah Badr, Saad Abdul-Ridh Jissir.

Abstract
Objective: To assess knowledge regarding insulin self-administration among diabetic patients in Baghdad City.
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study included a sample of 90 patients with diabetes mellitus on insulin therapy attending clinic of outpatients at National Diabetes Center of Al-Mustansiriya University and Specialized Center for Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes in Al-Russafa Health Directorate. The data were collected from March 15 to April 30, 2021.
Results: The study’s participants had average information about diabetes, insulin and insulin self-administration. They got information from health personnel, personal experience, relatives, and internet. More than half of participants (53.3%) had normal level of knowledge about insulin self-administration.
Conclusion: This study showed differences in patients’ knowledge about insulin self-administration. Focusing on their knowledge's improvement is essential to enhance their practice. Health education must be provided by physicians through counselling patients at each follow up visit.

Key words: Insulin self-administration, diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, Diabetes Health Centers.


 
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Salih SM, Badr RA, Jissir SA. Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. RMJ. 2023; 48(1): 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500

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Salih SM, Badr RA, Jissir SA. Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=129605 [Access: November 22, 2023]. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500

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Salih SM, Badr RA, Jissir SA. Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. RMJ. 2023; 48(1): 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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Salih SM, Badr RA, Jissir SA. Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. RMJ. (2023), [cited November 22, 2023]; 48(1): 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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Salih, S. M., Badr, . R. A. & Jissir, . S. A. (2023) Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. RMJ, 48 (1), 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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Salih, Shakir Mahdi, Raheem Atiyah Badr, and Saad Abdul-Ridh Jissir. 2023. Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (1), 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


Chicago Style

Salih, Shakir Mahdi, Raheem Atiyah Badr, and Saad Abdul-Ridh Jissir. "Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq." Rawal Medical Journal 48 (2023), 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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Salih, Shakir Mahdi, Raheem Atiyah Badr, and Saad Abdul-Ridh Jissir. "Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq." Rawal Medical Journal 48.1 (2023), 235-238. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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Salih, S. M., Badr, . R. A. & Jissir, . S. A. (2023) Knowledge' assessment of insulin self-administration in diabetic patients at Diabetes Health Centers, Baghdad, Iraq. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (1), 235-238. doi:10.5455/rmj20221113103500


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