Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan

• Main Authors: Iyad Shawareb, Khulood Halash
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria University 2009-09-01
• Series: Journal of High Institute of Public Health
• Subjects: life style; diabetic patients; jordan

A study in Jordan, Amman, (Marj Al Hamam) government health center was structured to determine the life style practices among group of diabetic patients attending the center monthly. A total of 294 respondents completed the survey questionnaire, 276 were type 2 while 18 were type 1.Results indicated that the prcentage of current smokers was more among type one (44.40%), than type 2(22.50%) while the percentage of physically active respondents didn't differ much among both types of diabetes (38.90% type 2, 38.9% type 1). Those who were physically active were in the age group 40-49, while those who led sedentary life style were in age group <40. The Percentage of male smokers was more than females. Males were physically active more than females 49.00%:26.60%) Regarding educational status, diabetics who had high educational level (university) were current smokers (32.70%) withno statistical significance while those with college level were leading active physical activity mainly walking 45.5 with no statistical significance.