Date of Completion

3-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

level of knowledge, diet modification, diabetes mellitus

Abstract

This study utilized a descriptive non-experimental method. A self-made questionnaire was used to obtain information from 100 respondents chosen using snowball sampling. The statistical treatments used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, ANOVA and t-test. The study concluded that, 1) Majority of the respondents were 18-35 years old, male, diagnosed 11-20 years ago and with monthly income ranging P20,001- P30,000; 2) Clients with diabetes mellitus type 1 had moderate level of knowledge on their diet modification; 3) There were no significant differences in the level of knowledge on diet modification of clients with diabetes mellitus type 1 when grouped according to age, educational attainment, duration of illness and monthly income. There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge on diet modification of clients with diabetes mellitus type 1 when grouped according to sex.

First Advisor

Marjorie Fay P. Sta. Maria

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