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Table 2 Wording problems in PDKQ

From: Development and validation of patient diabetes knowledge questionnaire (PDKQ)

Question no.

Original wording

Change

Expert validation

 7

Can be cured

All patients can be cured

Is a progressive disease

Is a progressive disease that can lead to a lot of complications

 27

Potato

Biscuits

 37

Random blood sugar

Blood sugar immediately after meal

Face validation

 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 19, 29, 35, 36, 37

Glucose

Sugar

 4

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes are as follows EXCEPT

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes are as follows

Obesity

Overweight

Blurred vision

All of the above

 22

Stop taking

Throw away