This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the prevention of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients attending the medical outpatient clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State. The research design used was descriptive, and the target population consisted of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who were attending the medical outpatient clinic. The sampling technique employed was accidental sampling, and a total of 100
participants were selected. Data was collected using questionnaires, which were distributed to the participants. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and the results were presented using frequency tables, pie charts, and bar charts. The demographic characteristics of the participants revealed that the majority were females (58%) and within the age range of 46-55 years (30%). The study found that respondents had a high level of knowledge about diabetic retinopathy (67%) and a positive attitude towards its prevention (80%). The practice level of prevention of diabetic retinopathy was also found to be high (76.2%). Two hypotheses were tested, and the results showed that there was no significant relationship between knowledge of diabetic retinopathy and attitude towards its prevention (p = 0.05). However, a significant relationship was observed between past medical history and attitude towards the prevention of diabetic retinopathy (p=0.002). Based on the findings, the study recommends the establishment of more standardized eye care centers across the country. There is also a need for the government to subsidize the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and for the prompt treatment of diabetes mellitus to prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy.
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- Knowledge: Attitude: Practices: Diabetic Retinopathy: Patients
- ABDUL RAZAQ IBRAHIM G E ADELEKE
