Birinci Basamak Sağlık Kuruluşuna Başvuran Yetişkinlerin Diyabet Risk Skorları: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Objective: Diabetes is a serious public health problem that has increased in frequency in recent years. The aim of this study is to determine the diabetes risk scores of individuals who apply to a primary health care institution. Material-method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 982 individuals between 01.12.2021 and 12.03.2022. Data were collected from the sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire and the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) questionnaire. Those with a diabetes risk score of 15 or higher were considered high risk. Results: The mean age of the individuals participating in the study was 37.93±8.63. The mean FINDRISC score of the participants was 8.52±6.83 and 22.8% of them were in the high-risk group. The women included in the study, those who are married, have a low education level, have a low income, have a high BMI, do not exercise, and have a family history of diabetes have a higher risk of diabetes. Conclusion: Approximately one in four people in the study appear to be at high risk. Primary health care institutions need to conduct risk screenings more frequently. Lifestyle interventions to reduce the preventable risk factors of individuals should be developed and supported. Keywords: Diabetes, FINDRISC, Primary care, Adults, Score