Gender differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to type 1 diabetes among Saudi public-school teachers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) need carefully monitoring even during school hours to avoid emergencies. Hence, it is crucial for teachers to have appropriate knowledge and positive attitudes toward diabetes to effectively manage the disease and its complications. This study aimed to compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to T1DM among Saudi male and female public-school teachers living in Jeddah and to identify the associated factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among primary, intermediate, and secondary public-school teachers working in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between October 2021 and March 2022. Data were collected through an online survey. The survey included information on the socio-demographics of school tea

SUBMITTER: Aljefree NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9847176 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature