Diabetes awareness among children: A comparison study of diabetes knowledge in school-age children between U.S. and Kuwait

Abstract

The literature shows that people of all ages, in all socio-economic groups and in many countries, are not well educated about nutrition. Teachers in public elementary schools both the United States and Kuwait administered an eight-item questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was delivered orally to insure comprehension by non-readers. Results indicated that young children in both the United States and Kuwait have an awareness of and a desire to learn more about diabetes. Generally speaking, Kuwaiti children are more knowledgeable about diabetes than their American counterparts as seen in questions four, five, six, and eleven. On the other hand, American children are also more knowledgeable about the healthy food that may help prevent diabetes according to their affirmative response to question number seven. Future research and nutrition education is needed.

Date of Award	2006
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	James Painter (Supervisor)