Non-communicable Disease Knowledge and Associated Factors among Civil Servants in Gullele and Lideta sub cities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the principal cause of death worldwide. Forty-one million people die each year, which accounts for 71 % of mortality globally. Among NCDs, the four top killers that together account for more than 80 % of all premature NCD deaths are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Ethiopia is going through an epidemiological transition from communicable to chronic diseases due to demographic, dietary, and lifestyle changes. More studies are needed to identify the level of knowledge and develop effective strategies. Objectives: To determine non-communicable diseases knowledge and associated factors among civil servants in Gullele and Lideta sub-city in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methodology: Institution based cross sectional study design was conducted in Gullele and Lideta subcity offices. Data was cleaned and descriptive analysis with frequency, mean (standard deviation) was computed. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic analysis was done. Adjusted odds Ratio along with 95% confidence level, was used to determine strength of association. Statistical significance was declared at p value of <0.05. Results: A total of 491 participants have participated in this study with a response rate of 94%. Among the participants 60.7% of them were female and the mean age of the participants were 34.65. The majority of participants, with a score of 70.9% (95% CI: 30.67, 37.13), have adequate knowledge about non-communicable diseases. In multivariable analysis, educational status, getting information from health professionals, having history of NCD and having a family member with NCD, were factors significantly associated with adequate knowledge of NCDs. Conclusion: This study reveals a high magnitude of adequate level of NCDs knowledge. The study identified educational status, getting information from health professionals, having history of NCD and having a family member with NCD, were significantly associated with adequate knowledge of NCD. Further studies should be conducted to assess the prevalence as well as the screening practice for non-communicable disease among the civil servant in described areas.