Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Self-Care Management among Diabetes Patients in Selected Hospitals of Rajsamand District.

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Suresh Chandra Salvi, Dr. Archana Kumawat


Abstract

 Introduction: Diabetes mellitus requires continuous self-care to maintain glycaemic control and reduce the risk of complications. Knowledge of diet, physical activity, medication adherence, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, and recognition of hypo- and hyperglycaemia is an important component of effective self-management. This pilot study was undertaken to assess the feasibility of an Information Booklet and its preliminary effect on knowledge regarding diabetes self-care management. Material and Methods: A quantitative evaluative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used. Thirty diabetic patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria were selected by non-probability convenience sampling at RK Hospital, Rajsamand. A 30-item structured knowledge questionnaire was used before the intervention and again seven days after administration of the Information Booklet. Content validity was established through expert review and reliability was assessed by the split-half method (r = 0.86). Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 10.73 ± 2.19, while the mean post-test score increased to 23.33 ± 2.02. The mean gain was 12.60 points. The paired t-test value was 13.33 with p < 0.001, indicating a statistically significant increase in knowledge after the intervention. On a 30-point scale, the mean score increased from 35.8% at pre-test to 77.8% at post-test. Conclusion: The pilot findings demonstrate a substantial improvement in knowledge following administration of the Information Booklet and indicate that the intervention, questionnaire, and data-collection procedure were feasible. Because this was a small, single-group pilot study without a control group, the findings should be interpreted as preliminary and used to support a larger definitive study.



Keywords

Diabetes mellitus; self-care management; Information Booklet; patient education; knowledge; pilot study; Rajsamand.



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