A study in Jordan, Amman, (Marj Al Hamam) government health center was structured to determine the life style practices among group of diabetic patients attending the center monthly. A total of 294 respondents completed the survey questionnaire, 276 were type 2 while 18 were type 1.Results indicated that the prcentage of current smokers was more among type one (44.40%), than type 2(22.50%) while the percentage of physically active respondents didn't differ much among both types of diabetes (38.90% type 2, 38.9% type 1). Those who were physically active were in the age group 40-49, while those who led sedentary life style were in age group <40. The Percentage of male smokers was more than females. Males were physically active more than females 49.00%:26.60%) Regarding educational status, diabetics who had high educational level (university) were current smokers (32.70%) withno statistical significance while those with college level were leading active physical activity mainly walking 45.5 with no statistical significance.
Shawareb, I., & Halash, K. (2009). Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan. Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 39(3), 565-581. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2009.20853
MLA
Iyad Shawareb; Khulood Halash. "Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan", Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 39, 3, 2009, 565-581. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2009.20853
HARVARD
Shawareb, I., Halash, K. (2009). 'Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan', Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 39(3), pp. 565-581. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2009.20853
VANCOUVER
Shawareb, I., Halash, K. Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan. Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2009; 39(3): 565-581. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2009.20853
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