نبذة مختصرة : Background: Despite its prevalence and significant health consequences, there is considerable variability in knowledge and attitudes towards DM in the general population. A good understanding of the disease and positive attitudes towards its management are crucial for effective prevention and control. Objective: To assess knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes mellitus in the general population in Paraguay, 2024. Methodology: Observational, descriptive and prospective study. It was carried out in Paraguay during May 2024. Non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used. An online survey designed specifically for this study was used. The survey included structured and semi-structured questions to identify knowledge, attitudes and variables of interest. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: The sample included 186 participants, with a mean age of 42 years (SD = 15.611), with a slight female predominance (55.9%). It was found that 32.3% of the participants did not identify any common risk factors associated with the disease. 41.9% of participants reported perceiving some degree of stigma towards patients with this chronic condition. Conclusion: This study reveals gaps in knowledge and attitudes towards diabetes mellitus among Paraguayan adults. One third did not identify risk factors, and a high perception of stigma was evident. Educational interventions focused on prevention and stigma reduction are crucial to improve the understanding and management of diabetes in Paraguay. ; Introducción: A pesar de su prevalencia y las consecuencias significativas para la salud, se observa una considerable variabilidad en los conocimientos y actitudes hacia la DM en la población general. Un buen entendimiento de la enfermedad y actitudes positivas hacia su manejo son cruciales para la prevención y control efectivos. Objetivo: Evaluar los conocimientos y actitudes hacia la Diabetes Mellitus en la población general del Paraguay, 2024 Metodología: Estudio de tipo observacional, descriptivo y prospectivo. Se ...
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