Volume : 13, Issue : 04, April – 2026

Title:

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY HOSPITAL AND THE IMPACT OF PHARMACIST-LED EDUCATION

Authors :

Safiya Siddiqua*, Praveen Naik, Mohammed Sohail Uddin, Deshamalla Samatha, Manik.Vaishnavi Yadav, T Rajitha Sree

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by elevated blood glucose levels due to defects in insulin secretion or action. With Over 537 adults affected globally and a high burden in India it has emerged as an major public health concern the prevalence continues to rise imposing substantial economic and healthcare challenges.
Materials and Methods: This is a prospective randomised and interventional study conducted at MAMS hospital, Hyderabad, Over a period of 6 months. A total of 390 DM patients were enrolled and randomized into test and control group using block randomization technique. The knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaire and medication adherence rating scale (MARS) where administered at baseline and across 3 subsequent monthly follow ups. The test group received structured pharmacist led education on disease awareness medication difference and diet, lifestyle modification at every visit while control group received routine care.
Results: A significant Improvement in clinical and behavioural parameters were observed in test group compared to the control group (p<0.05). In the test group systolic blood pressure drop from 160 to 120 MmHg and diastolic blood pressure normalised to 80 mmHg. Glycaemic levels also saw significant reductions with FBS falling from 150 to 100 mg/dL. Behaviorally the test groups KAP scores search from 23.9 at baseline to a perfect 100% by the final follow up. And medication Terence improved from 30 to 90%. Conversely the control group showed no significant clinical or behavioral improvements.
Conclusion: pharmacist led education significantly improves the understanding, medication adherence and clinical outcomes of patients with diabetes mellitus. Through structured counselling and consistent monitoring Pharmacists play a critical role in Transforming diabetic care from passive treatment to active patient management.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, pharmacist led education, KAP questionnaire, medication adherence, patient counselling, glycemic control.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Safiya Siddiqua et al., Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending A Tertiary Hospital And The Impact Of Pharmacist-Led Education, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(04).

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