Knowledge and practices regarding diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients registered in a chronic disease management system in eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the knowledge and practices regarding diabetic retinopathy (DR) among diabetic patients included in a community-based primary health system (CBPHS) in China.

Methods

Diabetic patients aged 18 years and above registered in the CBPHS in Yueqing city, Zhejiang province were recruited. Information obtained by questionnaire included: demographic and socioeconomic status, knowledge about DR, and ocular and medical history. The primary outcome was whether the participant knew that DM can affect the eyes, defined according to the question: "Do you know diabetes mellitus (DM) can affect eyes? (yes or no)". A knowledge score was calculated based on the responses to seven questions, with 1 point awarded for a correct response and 0 points for an incorrect or unce

SUBMITTER: Duan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7444505 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature