AUTHOR=Grudziąż-Sękowska Justyna , Sękowski Kuba , Pinkas Jarosław , Jankowski Mateusz 

TITLE=Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 69 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1606790

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2024.1606790

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=Objective: This study aimed to understand the public's expectations regarding type 2 diabetes prevention and to identify factors associated with willingness to participate in preventive activities among adults in Poland.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using a computer-assisted web interview(CAWI) on a representative sample of 1046 adults in Poland. A non-probability quota sampling method was used. A study tool was a self-prepared questionnaire.
Results: Most respondents (77.3%) declared willingness to participate in preventive activities. Consultation with a diabetologist (75.1%) or family doctor consultation (74.9%) were the most often selected. Lifestyle interventions in the form of dietary and culinary workshops (58.1%) were the least chosen. Having higher education (OR=3.83, 1.64-8.94, p=0.002), chronic diseases (OR=1.36, 1.01-1.85, p=0.04), and a history of diabetes in the family (OR=1.67, 1.21-2.30, p=0.002) were significantly associated with a higher interest in type 2 diabetes prevention.
Conclusions: The adults in Poland are keen on participating in diabetes prevention programs, mostly those based on medical counselling rather than lifestyle-oriented interventions. Educational level was the most important factor associated with willingness to participate in type 2 diabetes prevention.