Abstract

Aim: To explore the knowledge on the risk factors, signs and symptoms, management, and complications of Diabetes, attitudes, and practices towards prevention of Diabetes Mellitus among university students in the United Kingdom.

Methods: The researcher utilised a quantitative study design in carrying out the study. The study was conducted at Cardiff Metropolitan University with Cardiff Met students being the target population. Thirty (30) participants were recruited through convenient sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires using closed ended questions. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 27 as used to analyse the data collected. Statics were performed to form a basis for discussion and represented in tables and figures for easy interpretation.

Results: The findings of the study indicated that majority of the study participant have knowledge on the Diabetes Mellitus. The knowledge scores of participants on risk factors, signs and symptoms, control and complications of Diabetes Mellitus were 73%, 94%, 68%, 85% and 58% respectively. Moreover, the results indicated that majority of the responses from study participants (69.1%) were positive attitudes towards Diabetes Mellitus. The results from the data depict 70% do not check their blood sugar regularly, 86.7% do sometimes or always exercise daily, only 36.7% do not take less junk foods and only 30% always take less refined sugars.

Conclusions: It was concluded that most study participants had knowledge on the risk factors, signs and symptoms, management, and complications of Diabetes Mellitus. Moreover, the study participants had an average level of attitude and practices towards diabetes prevention. It was recommended that other researchers should conduct similar studies using different study designs, bigger sample size and sampling technique. Few limitations noted were the smaller sample used and the use of convenient sampling which may affect generalisation.

Author Details

Philip Boadu Anim Senior Research Nurse, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Thesis

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Students, Student Population, University Students, United Kingdom

Advisor

Valerie Scholey

Second Advisor

Alastair Tomlinson

Third Advisor

Gayle Davis

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2026-01-12

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