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. 2024 May 17;14(5):e083362.
doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083362.

Preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes: a population-based cross-sectional study in Poland

Justyna Grudziąż-Sękowska  1 , Kuba Sękowski  2 , Jarosław Pinkas  2 , Mateusz Jankowski  2
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Preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes: a population-based cross-sectional study in Poland

Justyna Grudziąż-Sękowska et al. BMJ Open. .

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to analyse preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes and to identify sociodemographic determinants influencing these preferences among adults in Poland.

Design: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between 15 and 18 September 2023 using a computer-assisted web interview. A self-prepared questionnaire included 10 questions on sources of information on type 2 diabetes prevention.

Participants: Data were obtained from 1046 adults (18-82 years); 53.4% were females.

Results: Most respondents preferred email communication (46.4%), followed by a doctor or nurse (33.5%), and a letter or leaflet directly delivered to the mailbox (25.8%) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) prevention information. Younger respondents were more likely to indicate mass media (OR=1.81, 95% CI=1.12 to 2.95, p=0.01) and digital media (OR=1.65, 95% CI=1.02 to 2.67, p=0.04) as a source of information on DM2 prevention. Those who had higher education (OR=1.51, 95% CI=1.16 to 1.96, p=0.002), as well as those with chronic diseases (OR=1.50, 95% CI=1.14 to 1.97, p=0.004), were more likely to indicate digital media. Out of 10 different variables analysed in this study, passive occupational status (OR=1.43, 95% CI=1.04 to 1.96, p=0.03) as well as having chronic diseases (OR=1.51, 95% CI=1.16 to 1.96, p=0.002) were associated with higher odds of indicating healthcare workers as a preferred source of information. Marital status, having children, place of residence, household characteristics and financial status do not significantly decide communication preferences.

Conclusion: Communication on DM2 prevention should be adjusted to public preferences and expectations. Tailoring interventions to different demographic groups can enhance outreach and engagement. Email emerged as a popular choice, suggesting the potential of digital communication in preventive health programmes.

Keywords: diabetes & endocrinology; health education; preventive medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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