Recognition of diabetes and sociodemographic predictors: results of a cross-sectional nationwide population-based survey in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess recognition of diabetes among a nationally representative multiethnic sample of Singapore's general public. Also, to explore the sociodemographic predictors associated with the ability to correctly recognise diabetes.

Design and setting

This was a cross-sectional vignette-based survey. Respondents were instructed to read the vignette, then answer the open-ended question, 'What do you think the person in the vignette is suffering from?'

Participants

A sample of 2895 household residents aged 18 years and above, of which 436 were persons with diabetes.

Results

82.7% could correctly recognise diabetes in the vignette. Overall, recognition was significantly higher among respondents aged 35-49 years (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.15 to 2.98), 50-64 years (OR

SUBMITTER: Roystonn K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8889315 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature