Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Towards The Care For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabia: Narrative Review

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern globally. Several factors have promoted its increasing prevalence, particularly in developing economies. Saudi Arabia is rated among the top ten global countries, and its prevalence is growing. Caring for patients with T2DM is a demanding responsibility that may lead to the exhaustion of healthcare staffing and resources. Healthcare workers attending to these patients must exercise high levels of resilience and professionalism. However, knowledge, attitudes, and practice of HCW influence the quality-of-service delivery as documented by numerous studies conducted in Saudi Arabia and other healthcare systems. Studies show that HCWs have average knowledge concerning care for patients with T2DM. Still, HCWs have positive attitudes and good practices towards care for patients with T2DM. The present narrative review proposes to assess healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in Saudi Arabia regarding the care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.