Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) incidence has increased rapidly globally during the last two decades. Lifestyle and behavioral factors such as diet, exercise and self-care have an essential role in the prevention and management of T2D. The motivation behind the desire to change is a cornerstone of adopting a healthier lifestyle. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling technique that helps individuals to change rather than just give information.
Methodology: One stage randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of the motivational interviewing intervention. A sample of (210) type 2 diabetic patients were drawn randomly from the diabetes outpatient clinic in Zagazig University Hospital. The patients were randomly allocated into the interventional (105) group who received education using MI counseling, and the control (105) group who received usual medical advice. The patients were assessed from baseline and after 3 months as regard general diabetic Knowledge.
Results: The motivational interview significantly improved the general diabetic knowledge in the interventional group compared to the control group (p<0.001) after 3 months follow-up.
Conclusion: MI has positive effect in improvement of general diabetic knowledge in type 2 diabetic patients.