Levels and Correlates of Numeracy Skills in Lebanese Adults with Diabetes
A Cross-Sectional Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469794 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carmel Bouclaous (0000-0002-3832-0806, Lebanese American University, corresponding author), Luna Joe Azar (0000-0002-8871-7262, Lebanese American University), Nour Barmo (0000-0002-3264-8077, Lebanese American University), Ralph Daher (0000-0002-8880-2563, Lebanese American University), Jana Tabaja (Lebanese American University), Ghida El Hout (Lebanese American University), Lina Berika (Lebanese American University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 17 |
| Pages | 10557-10557 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph191710557 |
| PMID | 36078271 |
| OpenAlex | W4293000471 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 65 |
Diabetes numeracy skills are required in the interpretation of food labels, insulin pump dosage, the interpretation of blood glucose meter data, and the determination of carbohydrate intake. This study assessed the levels and correlates of numeracy skills in Lebanese adults with diabetes to identify those most at risk of uncontrolled diabetes. In total, 299 adults with diabetes, mean age 47.4 ± 19.8 years, took the questionnaire. It consisted of self-developed items on sociodemographic and health-related factors, in addition to the Diabetes Numeracy Test-15 (DNT-15) and the Single Item Literacy Screener. Many participants (62%) scored < 10 on the DNT-15 indicating insufficient numeracy skills. DNT-15 scores were positively associated with literacy, exercise, healthy diet, perceived diabetes control, frequency of glycaemia measurement, ability to afford treatment, and ease of understanding information related to diabetes. Age, BMI, and complications were negatively correlated with DNT-15 score. Numeracy skills were higher in males, single individuals, and in people with type 1 diabetes, fewer complications, controlled HbA1c, higher income, higher education, a prior visit to a dietician, and ability to maintain personal care despite COVID-19. Interventions to strengthen numeracy skills would empower individuals with diabetes, lead to appropriate self-management behaviors, and prevent health complications in at-risk individuals
Cross-sectional study · Diabetes mellitus · Environmental health · Literacy · Numeracy · Diabetes Management and Education · Diabetes Management and Research · Diabetes Treatment and Management · Medicine · Psychology · Endocrinology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |