Knowledge Level of Diabetic Patients about Diabetic Foot Risk Factors
Muhammad Musaddiq, Rashida Parveen, Mohammad Zaib, Asmat Ullah Khan, Arshad Mahmood, Ghulam Jaffar
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Globally, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing.
Currently their global prevalence is 4.95% and estimated to be 5.4% in 2025.
Diabetic foot is a horrible disability that may lead to extended periods of
hospitalization and insurmountable, growing costs, as well as the dreaded
ultimate consequence of an amputated leg.
Objective: To determine the
knowledge level of diabetic patients about diabetic foot risk factors
Methodology: This study was descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the Medicine department
of Hayatabad medical complex Peshawar from May 2021 to November 2021. A total of 325 patients were observed to determine the knowledge level of diabetic
patients about diabetic foot risk factors. SPSS version 18 was used for
statistical analysis.
Results: Totally 325 patients were included in this
study. Amongst 325 patients, good, average and poor knowledge was observed in
152(46.8%), 28(8.6%) and 145(44.6%) patients respectively. Based on Risk
factors, diabetic foot amputation were observed in 88(27.1%) patients, diabetic
neuropathy in 26(8.0%), foot deformities in 105(32.3%), peripheral vascular
disease in 32(9.8%), cigarette smoking was observed in 38(11.7%) and poor
glycemic control was observed in 36(11.1%) participants.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that 46.8%
of the diabetic patients have good level of knowledge about diabetic foot.
Their attitude was also good in their management and care. But, there is still
need of to aware diabetic patients about diabetic foot and its complication.
Key words: Knowledge level, diabetic patients, Diabetic
foot risk factors
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Globally, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing.
Currently their global prevalence is 4.95% and estimated to be 5.4% in 2025.
Diabetic foot is a horrible disability that may lead to extended periods of
hospitalization and insurmountable, growing costs, as well as the dreaded
ultimate consequence of an amputated leg.
Objective: To determine the
knowledge level of diabetic patients about diabetic foot risk factors
Methodology: This study was descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the Medicine department
of Hayatabad medical complex Peshawar from May 2021 to November 2021. A total of 325 patients were observed to determine the knowledge level of diabetic
patients about diabetic foot risk factors. SPSS version 18 was used for
statistical analysis.
Results: Totally 325 patients were included in this
study. Amongst 325 patients, good, average and poor knowledge was observed in
152(46.8%), 28(8.6%) and 145(44.6%) patients respectively. Based on Risk
factors, diabetic foot amputation were observed in 88(27.1%) patients, diabetic
neuropathy in 26(8.0%), foot deformities in 105(32.3%), peripheral vascular
disease in 32(9.8%), cigarette smoking was observed in 38(11.7%) and poor
glycemic control was observed in 36(11.1%) participants.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that 46.8%
of the diabetic patients have good level of knowledge about diabetic foot.
Their attitude was also good in their management and care. But, there is still
need of to aware diabetic patients about diabetic foot and its complication.
Key words: Knowledge level, diabetic patients, Diabetic
foot risk factors