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September 10, 2025World Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

Knowledge and Awareness of Lifestyle Modifications Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

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SLSolomon LukaLML. H. MichaelICIsichei O. Christian

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examined knowledge on dietary changes and physical activity in type 2 diabetes patients, suggesting educational needs.

Key Points

  • Approximately 61.8% of type 2 diabetes patients showed good knowledge about dietary changes, indicating a solid awareness level.
  • 54.8% demonstrated good understanding of physical activity guidelines, emphasizing the need for continued education in this area.
  • Educational attainment significantly influenced knowledge of dietary practices and physical activity awareness, particularly among men.
  • The study highlights the importance of targeted educational interventions to fill knowledge gaps in patients with lower educational backgrounds.

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Luka et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2409bb210217d6479bc0ahttps://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.15
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