Table 2 Knowledge regarding risk factors of diabetes among the respondents
Risk factors | Correct answer (n)% | Incorrect answer (n)% | Don’t know (n)% |
|---|---|---|---|
Family history | 220 (55%) | 95 (24%) | 85 (21%) |
Increasing age | 275 (69%) | 45 (11%) | 80 (20%) |
Smoking | 111 (28%) | 27 (7%) | 262 (65%) |
Overweight | 286 (71%) | 29 (7%) | 78 (18%) |
Lack of regular exercise | 293 (73%) | 17 (4%) | 90 (23%) |
Gestational diabetes | 102 (26%) | 13 (3%) | 285 (71%) |
Low birth weight | 53 (13%) | 13 (3%) | 334 (84%) |
Mental stress | 300 (75%) | 23 (6%) | 76 (19%) |
IGT | 10 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 390 (97%) |
Sedentary lifestyle | 322 (81%) | 12 (3%) | 66 (16%) |
High cholesterol level | 122 (31%) | 10 (2%) | 268 (67%) |
Hypertension | 153 (38%) | 29 (7%) | 218 (55%) |
Oily foods | 274 (69%) | 26 (6%) | 100 (25%) |
Fast food | 242 (60%) | 19 (5%) | 139 (35%) |
Soft drinks | 258 (65%) | 17 (4%) | 125 (31%) |