Knowledge of diabetes mellitus among adults in Umualika Eberi community, Rivers State, Nigeria


Chukwuemeka C.C. Kalu I.I. Milyushina Y.A.
August 2025Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS)

South Sudan Medical Journal
2025#18Issue 3114 - 117 pp.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a significant public health issue globally. The burden is particularly severe in low-and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A lack of knowledge about diabetes exacerbates its impact, leading to late diagnosis, poor management, and increased complications. This study examined the knowledge of signs and symptoms, risk factors, control, management, and complications of diabetes mellitus among adults in the Umualika Eberi community, Rivers State, Nigeria. Method: This descriptive study involved 240 of the 600 adult residents of Umualika Eberi community, men and women aged 20 years and above. A structured questionnaire was administered to every second adult. Data analysis was done using frequency tables and percentages. Results: The findings revealed that the level of knowledge about diabetes mellitus among the adults in the Umualika Eberi community was generally low. Respondents demonstrated limited awareness of the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and effective management of diabetes. Conclusion: The study recommends that the health sector prioritize public education initiatives and provide practical tools for diabetes prevention and management.

diabetes mellitus , Nigeria , risk factors , type 2 diabetes knowledge

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Department of Human Kinetics, Health, and Safety Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan

Department of Human Kinetics
Department of Medical Engineering
Semey Medical University

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