Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study

This study evaluated the patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patients' understanding of diabetic foot care practices at the diabetic center in Merjan Medical City. The study was conducted from October 15, 2023 to April 1, 2024...

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Main Authors: Salim K. Hajwal, Zahraa M. Ayad, Alaa Talib Hanita, Maitham Sabah Hussein, Safa Abboud Abdel Hussein, Ghassan Hussein Hammoud, Ghassan Haider Talib Saghban, Mohamed Mohsen Mohamed, Mohamed Fadel Kamel, Youssef Fahd Eid, Shaima Muhammad Hassouni, Amal Abdel Hussein
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Published: Journal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences 2024-09-01
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author Salim K. Hajwal
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Alaa Talib Hanita
Maitham Sabah Hussein
Safa Abboud Abdel Hussein
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Mohamed Fadel Kamel
Youssef Fahd Eid
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Mohamed Fadel Kamel
Youssef Fahd Eid
Shaima Muhammad Hassouni
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description This study evaluated the patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patients' understanding of diabetic foot care practices at the diabetic center in Merjan Medical City. The study was conducted from October 15, 2023 to April 1, 2024. An extensive review of relevant literature informed the development of the study instrument, consisting of two sections and 22 items. Data were collected using a developed questionnaire administered through interviews with available contacts who facilitated access to the study sample. Each interview lasted approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The data collection period was extended from December 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024. Most of the respondents (52%) were between 50 and 59 years of age. The sample was predominantly male, comprising 28 patients (56%). A significant portion (84%) were married, and 44% had literacy skills. Most participants were employed (36%), with 72% residing in urban areas. Most respondents (68%) reported inadequate economic status, and a majority (76%) had a family history of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the highest percentage of the study sample (80%) had been living with the disease for more than one year. Most of the sample (42%) had a fair level of knowledge regarding diabetic foot self-care at the diabetic center in Merjan Medical City. Providing comprehensive education to registered patients who regularly visit the center is essential, focusing on foot self-care activities to enhance their knowledge and practices.
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spelling doaj-art-2d28444a52f4497b9767367b27a3ffed2025-08-20T03:53:39ZengJournal of Nursing Advances in Clinical SciencesJournal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences3041-93362024-09-011Issue 417818110.32598/JNACS.2407.1044204121Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional studySalim K. Hajwal0Zahraa M. Ayad1Alaa Talib Hanita2Maitham Sabah Hussein3Safa Abboud Abdel Hussein4Ghassan Hussein Hammoud5Ghassan Haider Talib Saghban6Mohamed Mohsen Mohamed7Mohamed Fadel Kamel8Youssef Fahd Eid9Shaima Muhammad Hassouni10Amal Abdel Hussein11Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Family and Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine College, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Family and Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babil, IraqDepartment of Family and Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babil, IraqThis study evaluated the patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patients' understanding of diabetic foot care practices at the diabetic center in Merjan Medical City. The study was conducted from October 15, 2023 to April 1, 2024. An extensive review of relevant literature informed the development of the study instrument, consisting of two sections and 22 items. Data were collected using a developed questionnaire administered through interviews with available contacts who facilitated access to the study sample. Each interview lasted approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The data collection period was extended from December 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024. Most of the respondents (52%) were between 50 and 59 years of age. The sample was predominantly male, comprising 28 patients (56%). A significant portion (84%) were married, and 44% had literacy skills. Most participants were employed (36%), with 72% residing in urban areas. Most respondents (68%) reported inadequate economic status, and a majority (76%) had a family history of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the highest percentage of the study sample (80%) had been living with the disease for more than one year. Most of the sample (42%) had a fair level of knowledge regarding diabetic foot self-care at the diabetic center in Merjan Medical City. Providing comprehensive education to registered patients who regularly visit the center is essential, focusing on foot self-care activities to enhance their knowledge and practices.https://www.jnacs.com/article_204121_f66de375b6bfd2ce855231d4d8bb32b1.pdfknowledgediabetic footself-carenursing practicenursesnursing
spellingShingle Salim K. Hajwal
Zahraa M. Ayad
Alaa Talib Hanita
Maitham Sabah Hussein
Safa Abboud Abdel Hussein
Ghassan Hussein Hammoud
Ghassan Haider Talib Saghban
Mohamed Mohsen Mohamed
Mohamed Fadel Kamel
Youssef Fahd Eid
Shaima Muhammad Hassouni
Amal Abdel Hussein
Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences
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diabetic foot
self-care
nursing practice
nurses
nursing
title Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
title_full Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
title_short Patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot self-care practice: A cross-sectional study
title_sort patients knowledge of diabetic foot self care practice a cross sectional study
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diabetic foot
self-care
nursing practice
nurses
nursing
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