Author(s):
Khin Than Yee, Myat San Yi, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin
Email(s):
tykhin@unikl.edu.my
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00533 
Address:
Khin Than Yee1*, Myat San Yi2, Tin Moe Nwe1, Soe Lwin1, Thida Than3, Mya Mya Thwin4
1Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Royal College of Medicine Perak), Ipoh, Malaysia.
2Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait, Brunei.
3SEGi University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4Management and Science University, Selangor, Malaysia.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 8,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with a growing prevalence rate in the Malaysian population. As youthful grown-ups represent a substantial portion of the population, understanding their awareness of DM is essential. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about diabetes awareness amongst nonmedical university students and examine the association between their sociodemographic background and understanding of the disease. A study of 391 non-medical students at a university found that their knowledge of diabetes mellitus (DM) was highest in prevention and lowest in complications. Television was the most common source of DM information, with significant differences found based on ethnicity, faculty, and year of study. In conclusion, nonmedical university students demonstrated average DM knowledge, influenced by sociodemographic factors such as family history, year of study, ethnicity, and faculty. Targeted health education campaigns are recommended to improve awareness and promote healthier lifestyles.
Cite this article:
Khin Than Yee, Myat San Yi, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin. Exploring Diabetes Awareness by Authenticating the Knowledge of Non-Medical University Students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(8):3703-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00533
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Khin Than Yee, Myat San Yi, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin. Exploring Diabetes Awareness by Authenticating the Knowledge of Non-Medical University Students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(8):3703-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00533 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-8-36
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