The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among diabetic Palestinian refugees in the Nuzha area, Jordan: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy. It accounts for significant morbidity, including lower extremity amputations. There are few studies on prevalence DPN among Palestinian refugees in Jordan. This study aimed to determine and its associated factors with diabetes Nuzha area Jordan, using Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI).MethodsA cross-sectional was conducted at UNRWA Health Centre, Amman, during first quarter 2016 (Jan 2–Mar 31, 2016). The Centre randomly chosen from clinics Study participants were selected by systematic random sampling. number decided Cochran's formula adjusting sample size use finite population correction equation. 343 patients assessed history physical assessment sections MNSI. We generated descriptive statistics, tested associations between variables univariate multivariate logistic regression analysis identify best subset predictors presence DPN. used SPSS version 22 input analyse data. approved Jordan Field Office Institutional Review Board University Diabetes Research which gave permission Written informed consent obtained each participant.FindingsPrevalence 11% (37 343) based section 36% (122 Multivariate revealed that MNSI education level duration diabetes. Compared no education, odds ratio (OR) 0·13 (95% CI 0·04–0·49, p=0·0023) elementary 0·11 (0·03–0·49, p=0·0035) those high school 0·04 (0·01–0·41, p=0·0070) a diploma. who had less than 10 years, OR 7·69 (1·99–30·30, p=0·0031) 10–19 years 32·26 (6·76–142·86, p<0·0001) 20 or longer. However, part age, diabetes, treatment aged 70 older, 0·18 (0·04–0·89, p=0·036) 40–49 0·22 (0·06–0·82, p=0·024) 50–59 years. (13·70–76·92, 200 (34·48–1000, 0·23 (0·08–0·70, p=0·0094) treated oral hypoglycemic agents alone, compared insulin hypoglycaemic agents.InterpretationThe area, consistent results other individuals need early detection regular screening special attention given risk DPN.FundingNone.