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Life Style of Diabetic Patients Attending Marj Al Hamam Public Medical Center in Jordan

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A study in Jordan, Amman, (Marj Al Hamam) government health center was structured to determine the life style practices among group of diabetic patients attending the center monthly. A total of 294 respondents completed the survey questionnaire, 276 were type 2 while 18 were type 1.Results indicated that the prcentage of current smokers was more among type one (44.40%),  than type 2(22.50%) while the percentage of physically active respondents didn't differ much among both types of diabetes (38.90% type 2, 38.9% type 1). Those who were physically active were in the age group 40-49, while those who led sedentary life style were in age group <40. The Percentage of male smokers was more than females. Males were physically active more than females  49.00%:26.60%) Regarding educational status, diabetics who had high educational level (university) were current smokers (32.70%) withno statistical significance while those with college level were leading active physical activity mainly walking 45.5 with no statistical significance.

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10.21608/jhiph.2009.20853

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Life Style, Diabetic patients, Jordan

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Iyad

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Shawareb

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Department of Developmental Psychology, Amman Arab University, Amman, Jordan

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Khulood

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Halash

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JB in Family Medicine, Public Health Center, Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan

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39

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3

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4130

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2009-07-01

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2018-12-07

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2009-07-01

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565

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581

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2357-0601

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2357-061X

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Journal of High Institute of Public Health

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22 Jan 2023