Author(s)

Abdulaziz Fahad Al Kaabba^1*, Bandar Saleh Alzuair², Yara Faisal AlHarbi², Juhainah Abdullah Alshehri², Lujain Habeeb Allowaihiq², Maha Hamoud Alrashid², Reema Awad Alkhatabi²

¹Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
²College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening metabolic disorder in which its complications can be avoidable. The purpose of this study is to identify and measure the level of knowledge and awareness of caregivers about the symptoms of DKA in children in Riyadh city. Setting and Participants: This cross-sectional study design was conducted in Riyadh city in Saudi Arabia. A sample size of at least 412 was required. The total number of respondents that were included in the analysis was 414. The method of collection of data done by data collectors. Results: Two hundred and sixty-eight (64.7%) of the participants reported that they know about DKA, yet it was still a concerning figure since 35.3% did not know about it, which necessitating diabetes self-management education at national levels in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion: This study showed that the majority of type-1 diabetic caregivers had knowledge and awareness regarding DKA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Further studies would assess more factors to enhance the level of knowledge and awareness, and increase the effectiveness toward the right action and response regarding DKA.

Diabetes Mellitus, DKA, Children, Caregivers, Emergency

Kaabba, A. , Alzuair, B. , AlHarbi, Y. , Alshehri, J. , Allowaihiq, L. , Alrashid, M. and Alkhatabi, R. (2021) Knowledge and Awareness of Caregivers about Diabetic Ketoacidosis among Type-1 Diabetic Children and Their Action and Response in Riyadh City. Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, 11, 119-128. doi: 10.4236/ojemd.2021.115009.