OLIVEIRA, K. M. G.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7690621543005251; OLIVEIRA, Kuenia Mariana Gomes de.
Résumé:
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia that has a high prevalence
worldwide, with high rates of morbidity and mortality, being among the five most important
chronic diseases in the health sector. Factors such as gender, age, socioeconomic status and
education level are related to diabetes; and, often, associated with access to information about
food and nutritional quality. Objective: To outline the socioeconomic profile of individuals
with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated at a health unit in the city of Orobó-PE and assess the level
of dietary knowledge about the disease. Methodology: cross-sectional, observational study,
with a quantitative and descriptive approach, carried out with people with type 2 diabetes,
treated at a basic health unit in the city of Orobó/PE. Two instruments were used: the Diabetes
Knowledge Scale Questionnaire to assess general knowledge of diabetes and a structured
questionnaire to collect socioeconomic variables. Results: The majority of research participants
were female (62.79%), aged between 51 and 60 years old (37.21%), had not completed primary
education (67.44%), were retired (72.09%), had a family income between 1 and 2 minimum
wages (44.19%) and were without nutritional support (76.74%). In relation to the DKN-A
questionnaire, those involved had unsatisfactory knowledge about diabetes (62.79%), and with
the lowest rates of correct answers associated with the food theme; mainly in relation to food
replacement (27.91%). Conclusions: It is necessary for health professionals to seek to develop
health education strategies in order to expand the construction of knowledge about the disease,
especially in relation to dietary issues, adapting them to the characteristics and particularities
of the target audience, seeking a better guidance in treatment.