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Misconceptions about diabetes mellitus among adult male attendees of primary health care centres in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 52 , issue 4 , 2010 , pages: 344–349

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2010.10874004

Author(s): AA Sabra Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia , AZ Taha Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia , AG Al-Zubier Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia , NY Al-Kurashi Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia

Keywords: misconceptions , diabetes mellitus , primary health care centres , attendees , Saudi Arabia

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem in Saudi Arabia. Its prevalence is on the increase, being as high as 23.7% among adult citizens. Misconceptions and wrong beliefs regarding DM and its management among those attending primary health care centres (PHCCs) can result in poor control, more complications and increased incidence of morbidity and mortality.

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