Examining The Diabetic Patient's Awareness of Their Conditions and Physical Activity Level in Saudi Arabia

Afrah Alhur; Arwa S. Alshamri; Anas Alhur; Dalal Nabit Alanazi; Maram Mohammad Zaid

doi:10.56741/jphs.v2i03.361

Authors

Afrah Alhur
Afrahalhur@gmail.com
University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Arwa S. Alshamri University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Anas Alhur University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Dalal Nabit Alanazi University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Maram Mohammad Zaid University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus , Physical Activity, Awareness, Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Over the past decade, thousands of research described the effects of increased physical activity on diabetic patients. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered one of the most chronic diseases that face humankind; it is a severe and long-term condition with a significant impact on the lives and well-being of individuals, families, and societies worldwide. The study participants comprised 41 males and 59 females. Their age ranged from less than 18 to more than 51. We asked the participants how old they were when they were diagnosed with diabetes. Their responses were % in 36-50 and followed by 53%. Our result shows that the first-degree kinship was 36%, and the Second-degree kinship was 51%. Our study indicated that recent studies show that Saudi populations have a high level of diabetic disease among Saudi individuals. Our results confirm that half of them have Second-degree kinship regarding the diabetic's history of DM, and diabetes is relevant among KSA individuals. The majority of the respondents are using insulin as their treatment. Furthermore, 57% lack knowledge of who got the DM. Additionally, we found that those who are inactive in their lives are 50%, while those who are highly active are 8%.

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Author Biographies

Afrah Alhur, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Afrah Ali Alhur is a clinical dietitian who received his B.S. from the Department of Clinical Nutrition in the College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail (UOH), in 2021. She participates in many clinical and academic extracurricular activities and is deeply committed to enhancing the health of individuals. Her research interests include clinical nutrition, the advancement of clinical nutrition education, and the application of technology to improve various aspects of human health. (E-mail: afrahalhur@gmail.com).

Arwa S. Alshamri, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Arwa S. Alshammari is an ambitious, well-presented, and self-motivated clinical dietitian. She received her B.S. degree in clinical nutrition from the College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail (UOH), in 2021. She’s actively involved in various clinical and academic extracurricular activities, including research.

Anas Alhur, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Anas Ali Alhur received his B.S. degree from the Department of Health Informatics, College Public Health and Health Informatics, University Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia, in 2020, and the M.S. degree from the Department of Health Informatics, Collage Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is a reviewer in two international journals. Three years of experience in the country in clinical settings. His research interests include Health Information Technology, Health Informatics Education, and Innovations in Informatics Teaching. (Email: Anas.ali.alhur@gmail.com).

Dalal Nabit Alanazi, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Dalal Nabit Alanazi was born in Riyadh, September 22, 1999. Received her B.S. degree from the Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia, in 2021—one year of experience in Clinical Nutrition.

Maram Mohammad Zaid, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia

Maram Mohammad Zaid is with University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia. He has experience in both, teaching and research in health science, general medicine, and family health. Among his current research interests are health promotion, clinical intervention, and health education.

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