Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards The Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: Narrative Review

Abstract

Introduction: Medication non-adherence is a commonly recognized problem in managing patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-adherence may result from inadequate knowledge of diabetes management by the patients. In Saudi Arabia, glucose control among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus often remains unsatisfactory. Healthcare providers, their attitudes towards diabetes mellitus care, knowledge, and how these are reflected in their practices with patients are important dimensions in managing people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Very little quantitative research is available on healthcare workers and these variables. The present review provides ideas for further studies that may help to improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia.