Abstract
Background: Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a disease that is caused by a single gene. This indicates that it is the result of a single gene mutation. MODY can be caused by a variety of gene mutations. When a family member who has MODY, relatives are at a higher risk of developing the disease. Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young is a kind of diabetes mellitus that is inherited. A mutation in one of eleven genes causes it. MODY could be the cause of up to 5% of all diabetes cas-es. MODY patients, like other diabetics, have dif-ficulty controlling their blood sugar levels.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among primary care physicians (PCPs) in the Najran re-gion (13). The questionnaire was created follow-ing a series of conversations between a panel of experts, which included subject specialists, re-searchers, and language experts. Pilot study with 15 respondents was also conducted to observe the clarity of the content of the questionnaire and its validity. The questionnaire's Cronbach alpha was computed. It was created in English and dissemi-nated through Google as well as on printed forms. The forms had two main sections, one for knowl-edge and the other for practice regarding MODY.
Results: 12% responding completely regarding definition of MODY, 55.5% have knowledge regard- ing mode of inheritance of Mody, 9% were aware about the type of the MODY,60% were about typi-cal symptoms of MODY, Diagnostic tools of MODY (45%), Possible presentations of MODY (6%), Therapeutic modalities of MODY (39%), Complica-tions of MODY (20%)Differences between Mody and T1DM and T2DM 6.80 while overall knowledge score was 53.8%
Conclusion: Clinicians should maximize alternative therapy in the era of CF modulators and correctors to improve outcomes and prevent long-term mor-bidity and mortality.