A Study to Identify the Contributing Factors of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Among Diabetic Patients Attending Medicine Outpatient Department in Selected Hospitals of Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Abstract

A study to identify the contributing factors of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic patients attending medicine outpatient department in selected hospitals of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The objectives of the study were: 1. To identify the contributing factors of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic patients attending medicine outpatient department in selected hospitals of Raipur Chhattisgarh. 2. To associate the contributing factors of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic patients with selected socio-demographic variables. 3. To develop health education pamphlets regarding contributing factors and prevention of Diabetes Mellitus for the general population. An extensive review of related literature was undertaken. The conceptual framework of this study was based on Fish Bone Model proposed by (Kaoru Ishikawa 1990). Descriptive approach was adopted to identify the contributing factors of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients to accomplish the objectives of the study. Non probability purposive sampling was used to select the sample. The tool used for the study is a self-structured interview schedule to collect the demographic data and to assess the risk factors of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Content validity of the tool and pamphlet were ensured by verifying it nine experts. A pilot study was conducted in District Hospital Durg, Chhattisgarh. 10 diabetic patients were selected to refine the methodology and find the feasibility of the study. The data for the main study was collected from Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The data collected were analysed in terms of frequency, percentage, standard deviation and χ2 association was presented in the forms of tables and graphs.