Assessment of Sociodemographic Status, Self-awareness, and Risk Factors Affecting Patients with Prediabetes in Bangladesh: Cross-sectional Study

Authors

Farhana Sultana, Department of Pharmacy, University of Information Technology and Sciences, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshFollow
Muhammed Mohibul Islam, Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, BangladeshFollow
Aparajita Das, Pratyasha Health Biomedical Research Center, Dhaka 1230, BangladeshFollow
Md Hasan Shahriar Rahman, Department of Pharmacy, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka 1230, BangladeshFollow
Nandita Islam Pia, Universal Medical College Research Center, Universal Medical College Hospital Ltd., Dhaka 1215, BangladeshFollow
Md Kayes Mahmud, School of Health Sciences, University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut 06510, USAFollow
Md. Saqline Mostaq, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana 71201, USAFollow
Saadullah Saadullah, Department of Pharmacy, University of Information Technology and Sciences, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshFollow
Md. Saddam Hossain, Department of Pharmacy, University of Information Technology and Sciences, Dhaka 1212, BangladeshFollow
Saikat Fakir, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana 71201, USAFollow
Mohammad Nurul Amin, School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana 71201, USAFollow

ORCID ID

Farhana Sultana: 0000-0003-3882-2555

Muhammed Mohibul Islam: 0000-0002-3605-8867

Aparajita Das: -

Md Hasan Shahriar Rahman: 0000-0002-1917-3839

Nandita Islam Pia: 0000-0002-5093-6531

Md Kayes Mahmud: 0000-0002-4006-4805

Md. Saqline Mostaq: 0009-0002-2359-4481

Saadullah: -

Md. Saddam Hossain: -

Saikat Fakir: -

Mohammad Nurul Amin: 0000-0002-8296-3542

Abstract

Background: Poor glycemic control and high diabetes and prediabetes incidence are influenced by socioeconomic disparity. Raising awareness and ensuring that people with prediabetes are receiving medication, maintaining their glycemic control, and getting the proper care they need despite their socioeconomic situation are crucial in the fight against diabetes. This study aims to assess the sociodemographic status, self-awareness, and risk factors associated with prediabetes in Bangladesh.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 500 participants aged >18 years to evaluate and summarize their demographic data, socioeconomic status, and responses to various questionnaires about their conditions related to prediabetes and their awareness of this condition.

Results: Analysis of factors revealed that 41% and 39% of the participants had first- and second-degree relatives with diabetes, respectively. Meanwhile, 36% of the participants maintain physical activities, 30% prefer sweetened beverages, and 29% have high blood pressure. The participants were aware of different statements related to diabetes, such as how lifestyle modification and awareness can help people with prediabetes.

Conclusions: This study provided insights into the underlying factors related to prediabetes and enabled us to identify the prediabetes conditions unknown to people in Bangladesh.

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