Impact of Educational Intervention on Health Behavior towards Diabetes Mellitus –A Community Based Interventional Study

Abstract

Diabetes incidence has been significantly increasing, particularly in urbanised nations. By 2035, it is predicted that there will be about 600 million people living with diabetes worldwide. Proper education is one of the most effective methods to prevent the onset of complications connected to diabetes, according to a large body of evidence. A probability proportion to size sampling strategy was used in the community-based intervention study, which adopted a true experimental design.In the initial phase, 240 samples were chosen.240 people were sampled, and those with diabetes were selected for intervention.Pre-testing was carried out utilising a structured interview schedule, with 60 persons being taken for the intervention under cluster randomization.With the aid of flash cards, health education was provided on the definition, aetiology, clinical symptoms, control, and prevention of diabetes.. The post test was completed at intervals of 3 months and 6 months.In the pretest showed that 53.3% of the population had insufficient awareness, while in the posttests I and II, only 40.0% did. After 3 months, nobody has the adequate  awareness, but after 6 months, 10% of people have the adequate awareness.Regarding practice, 66.7% had subpar practice. Within 3 months of the intervention, it will drop to 40.0%. Six months following the operation, it drops to 36.7%. Reinforcement of the intervention will raise awareness, practice, and lessen consequences related to diabetes mellitus.