Descriptive quantitative study shows strong connection between knowledge and medication compliance in diabetes patients at health center.
Key Points
A strong relationship exists between knowledge level and medication compliance in type 2 diabetes patients, indicating that better education may improve treatment outcomes.
Patients with sufficient knowledge comprised 65%, while 74% exhibited moderate medication compliance, suggesting the potential impact of education on adherence.
The study employed a cross sectional design and analyzed responses from 100 patients using the DKQ-24 and MMAS-8 questionnaires for assessment.
Results indicated a significant correlation with a p-value of 0.0001, highlighting the importance of knowledge in managing diabetes effectively.