Awareness of Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Hospital Putrajaya
- Author:
Intan Nureslyna Samsudin
;
Subashini C. Thambiah
;
Wan Mohamad Asyraf Wan Mohammed Ayub
;
Ng Wan Cheng
;
Zanariah Hussein
;
Nurain Mohd Noor
;
Masni Mohamad
;
Elizabeth George
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Biological markers;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Type 2;
Haemoglobin A;
Glycosylated
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2015;11(2):1-8
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test is the most widely accepted laboratory test for evaluating
long term glycaemic control. Patient’s understanding of HbA1c can lead to better glycaemic control.
This study is aimed to determine the awareness and level of understanding of HbA1c among type 2 DM
patients and its association with glycaemic control. A cross-sectional descriptive study among Type 2
DM patients undergoing routine follow up in an endocrine clinic of a tertiary centre in Malaysia. Patients
were invited to answer a validated questionnaire which assessed their awareness and understanding of
HbA1c. Their last HbA1c results were retrieved from the laboratory information system. A total of
92 participants were recruited. Fifty-six (60.9%) were aware of the term HbA1c. Fifty percent were
categorised as having good HbA1c understanding, with age, monthly income and level of education
being the factors associated with understanding. No significant association was noted between HbA1c
understanding and glycaemic control, although more patients with good HbA1c understanding had
achieved the target glycaemic control compared to those with poor understanding. The level of HbA1c
awareness and understanding was acceptable. Factors associated with understanding were age, income
and level of education. Continuing efforts however, must be made to improve patients understanding of
their disease and clinical disease biomarkers.
- Full text:P020151209528981412596.pdf
