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Diabetes-related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Free State province, South Africa

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 32 , issue 4 , 2019 , pages: 83–90

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2018.1468536

Author(s): Maretha le Roux Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Corinna Walsh Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Marianne Reid School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , Jacques Raubenheimer Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa

Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus , knowledge , attitude , practices

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Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality in patients who are mostly still economically active. The growing incidence and health implications for those affected make T2DM a major public health issue.

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