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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2024

Effectiveness of health education on insulin injection technique in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A quasi-experimental Pre-test post-test research.

Preethi Mehta, Sivagourounadin Kiruthika, Karthik Balajee Laksham

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Preethi MehtaMBBS Student, JIPMER, Karaikal, Pondicherry, India.
Sivagourounadin KiruthikaDepartment of Pharmacology, JIPMER, Karaikal, Pondicherry, India.
Karthik Balajee LakshamDepartment of Community Medicine, JIPMER, Karaikal, Pondicherry, India.

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Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients often exhibit gaps in knowledge and improper practices regarding insulin injection techniques. This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of tailored health education in bridging these gaps and improving insulin injection practices among T2DM patients. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate baseline knowledge and practices related to insulin injection techniques among T2DM patients, implement a tailored health education intervention, and assess the impact of this intervention on knowledge and practices. Methodology: Participants included T2DM patients attending rural health centers. A structured questionnaire was utilized to assess baseline knowledge and practices. Tailored health education sessions were then conducted, incorporating video-based teaching, mock demonstrations, and handouts in the local language. Post-intervention assessments were performed using the same questionnaire. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Results: At baseline, a significant knowledge gap and improper insulin injection practices were identified among participants. Following the tailored health education intervention, a substantial improvement in participants' knowledge of insulin storage, handling, and administration was observed. The intervention also positively impacted insulin injection practices, emphasizing key areas such as handwashing, site cleansing, and needle disposal. Conclusion: This quasi-experimental study highlights the effectiveness of tailored health education in enhancing insulin injection practices among T2DM patients. The findings emphasize the potential for structured health education programs to address knowledge gaps, improve healthcare standards, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals with T2DM. The study underscores the importance of individualized educational approaches to meet patient needs better.

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Healthcare standardsinsulin injection practicesknowledge enhancementquasi-experimental studytailored health educationtype 2 diabetes mellitus

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