Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factors Towards Glycemic Control Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia and remains a major cause of death worldwide. Effective glycemic control depends on patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and day-to-day practices, which influence care quality, therapeutic outcomes, and prevention of diabetes-related complications. An institution-based cross-sectional survey of 422 diabetes patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (Oct 1–Nov 30, 2025) used systematic random sampling and structured interviews. Logistic regression identified residence, family history, and diabetes association membership as factors linked to good practice, while widowed participants had lower odds.

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Research Article Open Access Tina DA et al. JIST (2026). Vol 1(1): p 15–25 [https://doi.org/10.66777/gx96vw02](https://doi.org/10.66777/gx96vw02) Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factors Towards Glycemic Control Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia Dereje Abebe Tina 1 , Banchiayehu Alebachew Hailu2 , Belayneh Dessie Kassa3∗ 1 School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia 2Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia 3Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia ∗ Correspondence: Belayneh Dessie Kassa [belayneh_dessie@yahoo.com](belayneh_dessie@yahoo.com) ∗ Correspondence: Belayneh Dessie Kassa Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative insulin deficiency and is among the leading causes of death worldwide. Good knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding glycemic control are essential to improve care, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and prevent diabetes-related complications. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 diabetes mellitus patients attending Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from October 1 to November 30, 2025 . Participants were selected using systematic random sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25 . Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed, and associations were reported using odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Results: A total of 422 patients participated, yielding a 100% response rate. Only 127 (30.1%) had good knowledge, while 245 (58.1%) and 235 (55.7%) demonstrated good attitude and good practice towards glycemic control, respectively. Residence in Debre Tabor (AOR = 6.978; 95% CI: 3.264–14.918), family history of diabetes (AOR = 11.136; 95% CI: 4.829–25.677), and diabetes association membership (AOR = 4.499; 95% CI: 1.604–12.619) were positively associated with good practice. Widowed participants were less likely to have good practice than separated participants (AOR = 0.089; 95% CI: 0.028–0.281) . Conclusion: More than half of the participants had good attitude and practice towards glycemic control, but the overall knowledge level was low. Strengthening structured diabetes education and community or peer-support mechanisms is essential to improve patients’ knowledge, attitude, and self-care practice. Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Glycemic control; Diabetes Mellitus Citation: Tina DA, Hailu BA, Kassa BD. Knowledge, attitude, practices, and associated factors towards glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients in Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. JIST 2026; Vol 1(1): 15–25; [https://doi.org/10.66777/gx96vw02](https://doi.org/10.66777/gx96vw02) © 2026 Journal of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (JIST) . Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which permits any non-commercial use, sharing, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source and a link to the Creative Commons licence is provided. To view a copy of this licence, visit [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . About the Journal: The Journal of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (JIST) is the official publication of Debre Tabor University. It is an open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to

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What were the study aims regarding glycemic control?

The study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices related to glycemic control among diabetes mellitus patients and examined associated factors.

How was the study conducted and analyzed?

A cross-sectional institution-based design enrolled 422 patients via systematic random sampling and used structured questionnaires. Data were entered into Epi Data and analyzed with SPSS using bivariable and multivariable logistic regression with odds ratios.

Which factors were associated with good glycemic-control practice?

Residence in Debre Tabor, family history of diabetes, and diabetes association membership were positively associated with good practice. Widowed participants were less likely to have good practice than separated participants.

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