ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2021
Qualitative exploration into reasons for delay in seeking medical help with diabetic foot problems.
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- From Control to Cure: Insights into the Synergy of Glycemic and Antibiotic Management in Modulating the Severity and Outcomes of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Exploring the lived experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus-related complications in a healthcare setting in Singapore: a phenomenological study.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Clinical Characteristics of Inpatients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer Admitted with Non-Ulcer Complaints: A Retrospective Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Article
- Delayed treatment of diabetic foot ulcer in patients with type 2 diabetes and its prediction model.World journal of diabetes · 2024Article
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- Prioritizing the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Disease: We Each Have a Role to Play.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres · 2024Article
- Development and Validation of the Healthcare-Seeking Intention Questionnaire in Patients with Diabetic High-Risk Foot.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
- Healthcare workers' perspectives on diabetic foot complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Fiji.PloS one · 2024Article
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- Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya.The East African health research journal · 2022Article
- Development and Validation of Self-Management Infographics for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Kenya.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Article
- Revascularization Gaps in Diabetic Foot Disease in Nigeria: Health-System Constraints and the Need for a National Limb-Salvage Strategy.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationArticle
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7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeDelay in reporting foot symptoms in patients with diabetes to health-care professionals is said to be responsible for limb amputation. While reasons for these delays have been investigated elsewhere, they are not well documented in Nigeria. This study explored the causes of delayed presentation in a Nigerian sample of patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
methodThe study followed an explorative qualitative design in which the lived experience of eight participants with diabetes were explored. The participants completed in-depth interviews which were digitally audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed thematically using deductive reasoning.
resultsThe study identified four themes which included knowledge and awareness of foot challenges, risk perception, health seeking triggers and behaviours and competing priority as the factors responsible for delay in presentation of diabetic foot complications.
conclusionsLimited knowledge and awareness and negative health seeking behaviours including self-management and consultation of traditionalists were the major reasons for delays.
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