Methodology

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Methodology

A descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. This approach was considered appropriate, since little was known about what the patients already know about diabetes, its management/ control and self-care. It was intended that through the descriptive approach, data would be collected with the view of unveiling the needed information, as the purpose of the study is to reveal current knowledge of the subjects.

Population and sample

The population of study was all the diabetic patients who attended the diabetic clinic during the time of study, totaling 200. They comprised of 100 females and 100 males. Since the entire population ...