Health Education Program for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Khartoum State (Locality – Gabir Abu Aleez Center and Bahri Center )

Abstract

Abstract Diabetes mellitus, is one of the top of five chronic conditions affecting the population, it is not a health problem that can be cured. The, client with diabetes mellitus must learn, to master a regimen of monitoring and treatment that involves a great deal of patient participation, (Rifaie, 1996). Objectives:  To develop and implement an educational program for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients.  To evaluate the impact of the educational program on the above mentioned patients knowledge, attitude and prevention of patient practices. Methods: This study is a case-control interventional study that was conducted in Bahry center in Khartoum. 150 diabetic patients were included in the study. They were divided into two equal groups: The studied group: Included 75 patients, their mean age was 45.2 ± 18.7 years, they were 45 males (60 %) and 30 females (40%). The control group: Included 75 patients, their mean age was 45.2 ± 18.7 years, they were 43 males (60 %) and 32 females (40%). Tools: Tool: - I Structured interview questionnaire sheet Tool: - II. Physical assessment sheet Results: The results of the current study showed that there was no significant difference between the studied group and controls regarding sex distribution, age, weight, systolic and diastolic BP, educational level and occupation, (P>0.05). The results of the current study regarding control of diabetes , distribution of obesity and frequency of exercise among the studied group and controls before the program, showed that there was no significant difference between both groups regarding the control of diabetes, level of obesity, frequency of practicing exercise. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that educational program for non insulin dependent diabetic (NIDDM) patients promotes patients education of daily urine self monitoring and weight reduction through flexible dieting, sample teaching methods and daily home exerc