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0361/2018 - Knowledge and attitude on type 2 diabetes in older people: A population based study.
Conhecimento e atitude sobre a diabetes tipo 2 em idosos: Estudo de base populacional.

Author:

• Alisson Padilha de Lima - Lima, A.P - <alissonpadilha@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6062-446X

Co-author(s):

• Tania Rosane Bertoldo Benedetti - Benedetti, T.R.B - <taniabenedetti@ufsc.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-5082
• Cassiano Ricardo Rech - Rech, C. R. - <cassiano.rech@ufsc.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9647-3448
• Fabrício Bruno Cardoso - Cardoso, FB - <fabriciobrunocardoso@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0279-6079
• Marilene Rodrigues Portella - Portella, M. - <portella@upf.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8455-7126


Abstract:

This study aimed to verify the associated factors between knowledge and attitude about diabetes mellitus type 2 in elderly witch the disease. A cross-sectional population based study was carried out with 204 elderly peoplethe public health network of Passo Fundo, RS. To collect data, the following questionnaires were used: sociodemographic, knowledge DKN-A, psychological attitudes os diabetes ATT-19 and IPAQ for physical activity. Logistic regression was used for sociodemographic, health variables and indicators of body adiposity. Gross and adjusted analyzes were performed with a 95% confidence interval. The results of this study identified that good knowledge is associated with age greater than or equal to 70 years (OR= 0,44; 95%CI: 0,18-1,08), have a positive atitude towards diabetes treatment (OR= 8,9; 95%CI: 4,30-18,9) and to be physically active (OR= 10,1; IC95%: 6,34-20,1). Therefore, good knowledge and positive attitude are associated with the age of 70 plus years and be physically active.

Keywords:

Health Education; Demographic Aging; Health Care Levels.

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Lima, A.P, Benedetti, T.R.B, Rech, C. R., Cardoso, FB, Portella, M.. Knowledge and attitude on type 2 diabetes in older people: A population based study.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2018/Jul). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/knowledge-and-attitude-on-type-2-diabetes-in-older-people-a-population-based-study/16894



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