Risk Factors of Diabetes among Obese Persons Attending Medical Outpatient Department in a Bangalore Hospital.

In this study, carried out in KC General Hospital, Bangalore, 90 obese persons were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique using a descriptive corre- lational design. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of obese persons had moderate knowledge (73.3%) and neutral attitude (82.2%) regarding risk factors of diabetes. There was a positive correlation (r=0.59) between the knowledge and attitude of obese persons; a statistically significant asso- ciation was found between level of knowledge and demographic variables such as (i) age, educational background and family income of the obese persons and (ii) grade of obesity and educational background of the obese persons. The study found that obese persons have moderate knowledge and neutral attitude regarding risk factors of diabetes. There is need for health education about risk factors of diabetes among obese persons through such means as a pamphlet.