MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN BIẾN CHỨNG VÀ DỰ PHÒNG CÁC BIẾN CHỨNG VỀ MẮT Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TYPE 2 TẠI BỆNH VIỆN MẮT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Objective: To determine the proportion of adequate knowledge and correct practice regarding diabetic eye complications and their prevention among type 2 diabetes patients at Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, and to identify associated factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 450 type 2 diabetes patients from May to August 2025. A structured questionnaire comprising 15 knowledge items, 8 practice items, and 10 questions on related factors was employed. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0, applying Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression (p<0.05). Results: The proportion of patients with good knowledge was only 10.2% with a mean score of 9.98 ± 2.71/15 points. The proportion with good practice reached 24.7% with a mean score of 5.66 ± 1.15/8 points. Factors associated with poor knowledge included: age ≥60 (OR=1.18), education ≤secondary school (OR=1.92), having eye complications (OR=1.33), and lack of information (OR=1.26). Factors associated with poor practice: poor knowledge (OR=2.18) and high cost (OR=1.35). Main barriers: lack of time (32.7%), high cost (25.1%), and long waiting time (23.6%). Conclusion: Knowledge and practice regarding diabetic eye complication prevention among type 2 diabetes patients remain limited. There is a need to strengthen stratified health education programs based on age groups and educational levels, combined with reducing barriers to accessing eye care services.