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Epistemic Knowledge on Health Behaviour Among Diabetic Patients

Author(s) Ms. Reshma Thabasum M, Mr. Manoj R, Ms. Jayashree S
Country India
Abstract This study examined the relationship between epistemic knowledge on health and health behaviour among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, addressing a critical gap in understanding how knowledge translates into self-management practices. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, with a sample of 200 diabetic patients aged 30–65 years selected through purposive sampling from hospitals, clinics, and community health centres . Data were collected using the Patient Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (PDKQ) and the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. The findings indicated a moderate level of diabetes knowledge (M = 15.72, SD = 5.426) and variability in self-management behaviour (M = 26.75, SD = 8.903). However, the relationship between knowledge and health behaviour was weak and not statistically significant (r = –0.085, p = 0.230). These results suggest that epistemic knowledge alone is insufficient to influence health behaviour, highlighting the role of additional factors such as motivation, psychological readiness, social support, and healthcare accessibility. The study emphasizes the need for integrated interventions combining education with behavioural and psychological support to enhance diabetes self-management outcomes.
Keywords Epistemic Knowledge, Diabetes Mellitus, Health Behaviour, Self-Management, Patient Education, Psychological Factors
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-29
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