Diabetes prevention and control knowledge publicity, wrist evaluation and consequence assessment

by lkts1ji2kod on 2011-04-07 12:14:20

[Key words] Diabetes; Health Education; Health Care

Currently, there are more than 200 million diabetic patients worldwide. Diabetes has become one of the top five diseases with the highest incidence and mortality rate globally [1]. Its prevalence is rapidly increasing with the improvement in people's living standards, population aging, and changes in lifestyle. According to WHO estimates, the diabetes prevalence rate in China is between 21% to 36%, which is 3 to 4 times higher than a decade ago [2]. In recent years, the prevalence rate of diabetes in China has been showing a rapid growth trend, and it is expected to reach over 14% by 2010 [3]. Conducting health education for diabetic patients and high-risk populations is the key to reducing the incidence of diabetes and improving prevention and treatment outcomes [4,5]. Therefore, medical staff have the responsibility to strengthen the dissemination of knowledge about diabetes and improve public awareness and attention to diabetes.

1. Methods of Promotion and Education

The forms of diabetes knowledge promotion and education are varied. Specific implementation should be based on the age, occupation, educational level, region, and condition of the target audience to adopt different methods of education.

1.1 Flyers

Distributing flyers containing popular science information about diabetes and its prevention and treatment measures is an economical, wide-reaching, and effective way to spread knowledge among the public. Through this method, society can gain some understanding and awareness of diabetes-related knowledge, such as: What factors are related to diabetes? What harm does diabetes cause? What should you do if you have diabetes? Understanding these pieces of knowledge is crucial for preventing diabetes, early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment, and maintaining reasonable treatment. The basic form of flyers plays an indispensable role in diabetes prevention and control education.

1.2 Posters

Posters, with their combination of text and images, are widely accepted when posted in public activity areas, schools, markets, etc. To enhance diabetes prevention and control knowledge, our hospital has printed and distributed tens of thousands of posters, which have been posted in urban areas, communities, wards, streets, schools, and malls. This form of publicity is highly effective, especially in rural areas where it is well-received by the local population. However, the cost is relatively high, making it difficult to sustain under financial constraints.

1.3 Movies, Television, and Radio

In the late 1980s, significant investments were made in promotional tools. Using film projectors, televisions, and video recorders, educational films about diabetes were broadcasted within certain ranges. This allowed the public to understand both the dangers of diabetes and how to prevent and treat it, which was very well-received. Additionally, radio and television programs, including "Listener Hotline" segments, were established. Utilizing audio-visual media for education is advantageous due to its broad coverage, large number of educated individuals, good results, economic feasibility, and greater impact compared to other methods.

1.4 Science Galleries and Slogans

In towns, communities, and other places with relatively concentrated populations, diabetes knowledge science galleries were established. These galleries feature a combination of text and images, regularly updated content, and are suitable for all ages while being economically feasible.

Inspired by advertising slogans, many wards use walls at village entrances, crossroads, and major traffic routes to write prominent large-character slogans, which play a significant role. Examples include: "Maintain a healthy mindset, eliminate the harm of diabetes," and "Adopt good living habits, stay away from the troubles of diabetes."

1.5 Classroom Education

Our hospital, with a long history as a teaching hospital, effectively utilizes classroom education to disseminate knowledge about diabetes, achieving notable results. Specifically, the following forms can be adopted:

Hosting Diabetes Knowledge Popularization Classes: These classes aim to ① attract patient attention; ② emphasize dietary control; ③ increase physical activity; ④ provide drug therapy guidance; ⑤ teach self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. Some knowledge only needs to be understood, while others require mastery and practical application. This is the most important method for educating diabetic patients.

Group Education: Diabetes health education covers a wide range, and this method targets individual differences. Based on factors such as the learner's health status, knowledge level, and educational background, "tailored teaching" makes it easier to understand and accept. This serves as a complementary approach to general education.

Patient Exchange Meetings: Invite patients who closely cooperate with treatment and maintain ideal conditions to share their successful experiences. Also, invite patients suffering from complications to talk about their personal experiences and lessons. Peer-to-peer exchanges are direct and practical, significantly influencing patients.

2. Effect Evaluation

Diabetes knowledge promotion and education work is crucial due to its strong relevance, the existence of a large number of patients and potential patients, the yet-to-be-completely-understood causes and pathogenesis, and the severe harm caused by the disease. The best way to prevent and control diabetes is to identify the risk factors causing the disease and then find ways to avoid them. Once public awareness improves, the prevention and control effects are not difficult to consolidate. Through diabetes knowledge promotion and education, the public's understanding of diabetes can be significantly enhanced, allowing many people to adopt correct self-care measures to prevent and treat diabetes.

Additionally, psychological research has shown that knowledge gained through auditory means can only be remembered at 15%, visually obtained knowledge can be remembered at 25%, but combining auditory and visual methods can increase memory retention to 65%. Therefore, the author believes that future diabetes knowledge promotion and education methods should actively utilize advanced audio-visual media to improve educational effectiveness. At the same time, it is important to adhere to the principles of adapting to local conditions, tailoring education to individual needs, and being flexible and diverse.

3. Conclusion

Diabetes knowledge promotion and education should follow the principles of adapting to local conditions, timing, tailored education, and being flexible and diverse. Actively conducting diabetes knowledge promotion and education work is of great significance for the effective prevention and control of diabetes.

[References]

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[4] Wang Jiya. Internal Medicine [M]. Beijing: People's Health Publishing House, 2003.787

[5] Huang Qiuju. Methods of Diabetes Knowledge Promotion [J]. Clinical Medicine Journal, 2006, 4(10): 65.

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