Knowledge, attitude and practice of physical activity among patients with diabetes in Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania : A descriptive cross-sectional study
Mwimo, Julius Lucas ; Somoka, Suzana ; Leyaro, Beatrice J. ; Amour, Caroline ; Mao, Experansa and Mboya, Innocent B. LU
(2021)
In BMJ Open
11(9).
p.1-7
- Abstract
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and is the fifth leading cause of death in most developing countries. Regular physical activity (PA) is strongly recommended for individuals with diabetes for its beneficial effects in improving blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity, prevention and reduction of morbidities and complications, and its cardiovascular benefits. Objective To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of PA among patients with diabetes in the Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania. Research design and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2020 among 315 patients with diabetes aged 18 years and above receiving care from diabetic clinics in... (More)
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and is the fifth leading cause of death in most developing countries. Regular physical activity (PA) is strongly recommended for individuals with diabetes for its beneficial effects in improving blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity, prevention and reduction of morbidities and complications, and its cardiovascular benefits. Objective To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of PA among patients with diabetes in the Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania. Research design and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2020 among 315 patients with diabetes aged 18 years and above receiving care from diabetic clinics in the Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants who were interviewed using a modified version of the WHO-STEPS Survey for non-communicable diseases. Data were analysed using SPSS V.20. Categorical variables were summarised using frequencies and percentages, and continuous variables using means and SDs. The Χ 2 test was used to compare the proportion of PA across participant characteristics. Results The vast majority (94.3%) of the participants were physically active, and from our findings, most of it was contributed by work (70%) and transport-related (20%) activities. Participants had high levels of knowledge (98.4%) and positive attitudes (95.6%) towards PA. These were mainly contributed by a healthcare provider or doctors' advice (96%) on PA benefits to patients with diabetes. There was a strong statistical association (p<0.001) between knowledge and attitude towards PA with PA practice. Conclusion The vast majority of the participants were physically active. High levels of PA were associated with a high level of knowledge and positive attitudes towards PA. Healthcare provider or doctors' advice in diabetic clinics is essential in promoting PA practice in this population and in diabetes management.
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- author
- Mwimo, Julius Lucas
; Somoka, Suzana
; Leyaro, Beatrice J.
; Amour, Caroline
; Mao, Experansa
and Mboya, Innocent B.
LU
- publishing date
- 2021-09-29
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- keywords
- general diabetes, preventive medicine, sports medicine
- in
- BMJ Open
- volume
- 11
- issue
- 9
- article number
- e046841
- pages
- 1 - 7
- publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85116434861
- pmid:34588238
- ISSN
- 2044-6055
- DOI
- 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046841
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- no
- additional info
- Publisher Copyright: © 2021 Authors
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- 35008615-7a95-4e2b-bc37-bdd57dbfbd8e
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