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Annals of Pharmacy Education, Safety, and Public Health Advocacy

2023 Volume 3

Exploring Diabetic Patients’ Knowledge of Complications in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review


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  1. Department of Endocrinology, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Al Jouf, Saudi Arabia.
  2. Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract

Diabetes is a very common condition in Saudi Arabia, which carries significant health and economic burdens. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to severe complications that may threaten a patient’s life. Therefore, efforts to prevent and manage the disease are crucial. Awareness and knowledge about diabetes and its complications play a key role in reducing its consequences. This study aims to assess the level of awareness regarding diabetes-related complications among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia. We searched databases including PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, and the Cochrane Library. Using Rayyan QCRI, studies were screened based on title and abstract before a full-text review. The eight studies included in this review involved both male and female participants of various ages, with over half of the respondents being men. These studies focused on diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia and assessed their awareness of the complications associated with diabetes. Overall, the level of awareness among Saudi diabetic patients was relatively high, especially among those with higher education. To further increase awareness, healthcare providers in hospital settings can intensify efforts to educate patients and their families about the importance of proper diabetes management and prevention of its complications.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Ahmed AAB, Alruwaili MN, Alanazi JF, Alanazi DF, Alanazi AS. Exploring Diabetic Patients’ Knowledge of Complications in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review. Ann Pharm Educ Saf Public Health Advocacy. 2023;3:23-9. https://doi.org/10.51847/xJwwd2etBy
APA
Ahmed, A. A. B., Alruwaili, M. N., Alanazi, J. F., Alanazi, D. F., & Alanazi, A. S. (2023). Exploring Diabetic Patients’ Knowledge of Complications in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review. Annals of Pharmacy Education, Safety, and Public Health Advocacy, 3, 23-29. https://doi.org/10.51847/xJwwd2etBy

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