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ArticleCureus2023

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care in Asser Region: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ayoub A Alshaikh, Hassan M Alqarni, Hassan A Hassan Assiri, Mohammed A Shlwan, Mohammed A AlJebreel, Abdulrahman S Almuaddi, Mohammed A Asiri, Faisal Naser A Almuidh, Nawaf Y Al Qasim, Omar A Alshahrani and 1 more

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Ayoub A AlshaikhFamily & Community Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Hassan M AlqarniAl-Mahala Primary Health Care Center, Ministry of Health, Abha, SAU.
Hassan A Hassan AssiriAl-Mahala Primary Health Care Center, Ministry of Health, Abha, SAU.
Mohammed A ShlwanMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Mohammed A AlJebreelMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Abdulrahman S AlmuaddiMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Mohammed A AsiriMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Faisal Naser A AlmuidhMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Nawaf Y Al QasimMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Omar A AlshahraniMedical School, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Ramy M GhazyDepartment of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, EGY.
King Khalid University · SAMinistry of Public Health · QAPrimary Health Care · QAAlexandria University · EG

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Abstract

Background Foot problems continue to be the leading cause of hospital admissions among people with diabetes. The objective of this study was to explore and assess the knowledge and attitudes of individuals about diabetic foot ulcers in the Asser region, Saudi Arabia. Methodology An anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey was conducted. The questionnaire was distributed through commonly used social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Results A total of 445 participants were included in this survey. Overall, 37.1% (165) were aged 18-25 years, 64.3% (286) were women, and 75.7% (337) had university-level education. A significant number of participants had relatives with diabetes (57.1%, 254), while a smaller percentage reported having diabetes themselves (7.3%, 33), and a substantial proportion were neither diabetic nor had a relative with diabetes (35.6%, (158). Nearly two-fifths of the participants (37.8%, 168) received information about diabetes and diabetic foot care from physicians, and 34.1% (152) of the participants accessed information online. There were significant differences between those who did not have diabetes mellitus (DM) and those who had DM or whose relatives were diabetic in responses to the following questions: "Do you think that diabetes may cause gangrene in the foot?" (50.9% (205) vs. 45.7% (32), p = 0.019), "Do you think that preventing diabetic foot ulcers is more important than treating diabetic foot ulcers?" (60.8% (228) vs. 46.9% (60), p = 0.002), and "Do you think it is important to constantly monitor diabetic foot wounds?" (63.1% (200) vs. 30.4% (17), p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between groups in the practice of daily foot checks, washing feet, moisturizing feet, keeping feet away from hot and cold, and nail care (p < 0.001). Conclusions The participants in the study showed a lack of knowledge regarding diabetic foot care, indicating the potential for better outcomes through the implementation of enhanced health education programs.

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diabetes mellitusdiabetic foot education programdiabetic foot ulcer managementknowledge attitude and practicepublic health educationsaudi arabia

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