Knowledge, attitude, and practice of allied healthcare professionals about lifestyle medicine for diabetes: A cross-sectional study
= 0.005). In multivariable analyses, professional specialty was the strongest predictor of knowledge and practice, while academic degree independently predicted attitude and practice.ConclusionAllied healthcare professionals demonstrate positive attitudes toward lifestyle medicine, yet gaps remain in knowledge and practice. Professional specialty and academic qualification were key determinants of KAP, underscoring the need for targeted interdisciplinary training. These findings highlight the importance of educational strategies, policy initiatives, and broader adoption of lifestyle medicine in diabetes care locally and globally.
Authors
- Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1447-8817)
- Rana Alawafi
- Mona M. Taha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2546-4763)
- Najd Abdullah AlKhushaiban
- Shaima A Alothman
- Rahaf Mohammed Alshareef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3403-9737)
- Najd A Al-Salem
- Asmaa Rafeeq
- Sarah Mohammed Al-Subaie
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Cairo University (EG)
- University of Tabuk (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Work
- Published
- 2026-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815261435992
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University