Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia
Objectives: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing rapidly in the Saudi population. The purpose of this study was to assess the constructs of the health belief model (HBM) as they relate to T2DM lifestyle and prevention behaviours among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional...
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doaj-84d660a4d7ad4b0a8ea4a2492157720d2020-11-24T23:04:55ZengSultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2075-051X2075-05282015-08-01153e39840410.18295/squmj.2015.15.03.015Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi ArabiaReem L. Al-Mutairi0Amen A. Bawazir1Anwar E. Ahmed2Hoda Jradi3Department of 1Public Health, College of Public Health & Informatics, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Community & Environmental Health, College of Public Health & Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College of Public Health & Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Community & Environmental Health, College of Public Health & Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaObjectives: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing rapidly in the Saudi population. The purpose of this study was to assess the constructs of the health belief model (HBM) as they relate to T2DM lifestyle and prevention behaviours among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2013 among 426 non-diabetic secondary school students from randomly selected schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An Arabic version of an adapted English language questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and attitudes related to the severity and prevention of T2DM. A preventative behaviour assessment was also conducted to assess physical activity and dietary habits. Results: The majority of the students (63.4%) had at least one diabetic family member. Obesity was more frequent in males compared to females (P = 0.013). Awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight to prevent T2DM was lower in males than females (P = 0.037), although males engaged in routine exercise more often (P = 0.001). Males were less likely than females to recognise the risks for T2DM, including obesity (P = 0.030), heredity (P = 0.013) and high fat intake (P = 0.001). Conclusion: An alarmingly high number of Saudi students were unaware of T2DM severity and associated risk factors. Female students were more aware of the benefits of T2DM preventative lifestyle behaviours than males, although males engaged in routine exercise more often. Raising adolescents’ awareness about the primary prevention strategies for T2DM should be a public health priority in Saudi Arabia. The HBM could inform further research on diabetes prevention among Saudi adolescents.http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=d979f463d985a303c72534a64ef3517dAdolescentsDiabetes MellitusKnowledgeLifestyle Risk ReductionSaudi Arabia |
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Reem L. Al-Mutairi Amen A. Bawazir Anwar E. Ahmed Hoda Jradi Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Adolescents Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Lifestyle Risk Reduction Saudi Arabia |
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Reem L. Al-Mutairi Amen A. Bawazir Anwar E. Ahmed Hoda Jradi |
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Reem L. Al-Mutairi |
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Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia |
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Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia |
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Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia |
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Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia |
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Health Beliefs Related to Diabetes Mellitus Prevention among Adolescents in Saudi Arabia |
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health beliefs related to diabetes mellitus prevention among adolescents in saudi arabia |
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Sultan Qaboos University |
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Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
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2075-051X 2075-0528 |
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Objectives: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing rapidly in the Saudi
population. The purpose of this study was to assess the constructs of the health belief model (HBM) as they relate
to T2DM lifestyle and prevention behaviours among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted
between May and October 2013 among 426 non-diabetic secondary school students from randomly selected
schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An Arabic version of an adapted English language questionnaire was used to assess
knowledge and attitudes related to the severity and prevention of T2DM. A preventative behaviour assessment
was also conducted to assess physical activity and dietary habits. Results: The majority of the students (63.4%)
had at least one diabetic family member. Obesity was more frequent in males compared to females (P = 0.013).
Awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight to prevent T2DM was lower in males than
females (P = 0.037), although males engaged in routine exercise more often (P = 0.001). Males were less likely than
females to recognise the risks for T2DM, including obesity (P = 0.030), heredity (P = 0.013) and high fat intake
(P = 0.001). Conclusion: An alarmingly high number of Saudi students were unaware of T2DM severity and
associated risk factors. Female students were more aware of the benefits of T2DM preventative lifestyle behaviours
than males, although males engaged in routine exercise more often. Raising adolescents’ awareness about the
primary prevention strategies for T2DM should be a public health priority in Saudi Arabia. The HBM could inform
further research on diabetes prevention among Saudi adolescents. |
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Adolescents Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Lifestyle Risk Reduction Saudi Arabia |
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