Knowledge of patients with type II diabetes mellitus regarding preventive measures of foot ulcer

Abstract

A foot ulcer is a dangerous diabetic problem caused by the concurrent physiological activities of ischemia, neuropathy, and infection in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. However, patients' knowledge about foot care is essential for avoiding foot ulceration.A cross-sectional descriptive design is carried out in the current study from September 9th 2021 to May 9th 2022, in order to assess the levels of knowledge of type II diabetic patients regarding preventive measures of foot ulcers. A non-probability (purposive sample) of 300 diabetic patients type II. Data collected using a well-designed questionnaire consists of three parts: Part I consists of demographic data. Part II consists of Clinical Data. Part III includes Patients' knowledge regarding preventive measures for foot ulcers. The findings indicate there is a significant association between patients' knowledge and (educational status and occupation). Also, there was a significant association between patients' knowledge and (duration of the disease and education about diabetes). The study concluded that patients with type II diabetes have moderate knowledge about preventive measures for foot ulcers.