AUTHOR=Grudziąż-Sękowska Justyna , Sękowski Kuba , Pinkas Jarosław , Jankowski Mateusz 

TITLE=Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=69

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1606790

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2024.1606790

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=<p><bold>Objective:</bold> This study aimed to understand the public’s expectations regarding type 2 diabetes prevention and to identify factors associated with willingness to participate in preventive activities among adults in Poland.</p><p><bold>Methods:</bold> A cross-sectional survey was carried out using a computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) on a representative sample of 1,046 adults in Poland. A non-probability quota sampling method was used. A study tool was a self-prepared questionnaire.</p><p><bold>Results:</bold> Most respondents (77.3%) declared willingness to participate in preventive activities. Consultation with a diabetologist (75.1%) or family doctor consultation (74.9%) were the most often selected. Lifestyle interventions in the form of dietary and culinary workshops (58.1%) were the least chosen. Having higher education (OR = 3.83, 1.64–8.94, <italic>p</italic> = 0.002), chronic diseases (OR = 1.36, 1.01–1.85, <italic>p</italic> = 0.04), and a history of diabetes in the family (OR = 1.67, 1.21–2.30, <italic>p</italic> = 0.002) were significantly associated with a higher interest in type 2 diabetes prevention.</p><p><bold>Conclusion:</bold> The adults in Poland are keen on participating in diabetes prevention programs, mostly those based on medical counselling rather than lifestyle-oriented interventions. Educational level was the most important factor associated with willingness to participate in type 2 diabetes prevention.</p>