Knowledge and Practice of Self-Administration of Insulin Injections among Diabetic Patients

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 29 33
    By

    Abhirami Mani,

  • P Sumitha devi,

  • Daniel Arun kumar,

  • M.N Pavithra,

  • Melvin David,

  • Ashna nazeem,

  • Bhajigam Aparna,

  • Bini Raju,

  • C Jamuna,

  1. Professor & Principal, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of obstetrical and gynecological nursing, PES College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  5. Assisstant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, PES College of Nursin, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Student, Department of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  7. Student, Department of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  8. Student, Department of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India
  9. Student, Department of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

High blood glucose levels are a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, a chronic and crippling illness. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), 530 million persons globally have diabetes. Diabetes management requires education, and educating patients how to administer insulin injections on their own can give them the power to take charge of their health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate diabetic patients who visited the diabetes clinic at a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, in terms of their knowledge and practices about self-administration of insulin injections. A sample of 160 diabetes patients was chosen using non-probability purposive sampling in a descriptive study approach. A pre-tested structured interview questionnaire was used to gather data. Demographic Variables:The majority of patients (46.88%) fell within the 51-70 age range, and the patient population was predominantly male (62.50%). Most patients were married (87.50%) and had no formal education (56.88%). Agriculture was the primary occupation (59.38%), with most patients earning less than ₹10,000 per month (67.50%). Knowledge and Practice Scores: The level of knowledge scores revealed that the majority (82.50%, n=132) had inadequate knowledge, followed by 15.62% (n=25) with moderate knowledge, and only 1.88% (n=3) with adequate knowledge. The practice scores revealed that the majority (81.88%, n=131) had low level practice, 28 (17.50%) had moderate level of practice, and 1 (0.62%) had a high level of practice. Correlations and Associations Knowledge scores and clinical and demographic factors were shown to be significantly correlated. Age, marital status, educational attainment, employment status, monthly income, family history of diabetes mellitus, and diabetes management knowledge all showed statistically significant associations. Conclusion: The findings of the present study indicate that most diabetic patients possessed insufficient knowledge and demonstrated poor practices regarding self-administration of insulin injections. These results emphasize the importance of targeted interventions to enhance diabetes management among vulnerable groups

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Self-administration of insulin injection, Diabetic clinic

[This article belongs to Journal of Nursing Science & Practice ]

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Abhirami Mani, P Sumitha devi, Daniel Arun kumar, M.N Pavithra, Melvin David, Ashna nazeem, Bhajigam Aparna, Bini Raju, C Jamuna. Knowledge and Practice of Self-Administration of Insulin Injections among Diabetic Patients. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2025; 15(03):29-33.
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Abhirami Mani, P Sumitha devi, Daniel Arun kumar, M.N Pavithra, Melvin David, Ashna nazeem, Bhajigam Aparna, Bini Raju, C Jamuna. Knowledge and Practice of Self-Administration of Insulin Injections among Diabetic Patients. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2025; 15(03):29-33. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonsp/article=2025/view=232770


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 20/08/2025
Accepted 14/11/2025
Published 21/11/2025
Publication Time 93 Days
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