Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Weight Management Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Weight management is crucial for preventing and managing diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) regarding weight management in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional survey of patients with T2DM in Saudi Arabia was conducted from October 2024 to February 2025. Participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire, which was validated and adapted from a previous study. Results: Among 385 individuals, 60.0% were females, and 34.0% were between 18 and 25 years old. The average scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 8.7 ± 3.6 (possible range: 0-13), 28.5 ± 4.4 (possible range: 10-50), and 28.3 ± 4.0 (possible range: 9-45), respectively

SUBMITTER: Khazna M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607541 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature