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Aydin Pourkazemi¹, Atefeh Ghanbari², Monireh Khojamli¹

¹Razi Clinical Research Development unit, Guilan university of medical sciences, Rasht, Iran.

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Summary

Most patients with diabetes have poor knowledge and practice regarding diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention and care. Targeted educational programs are crucial to improve patient outcomes and reduce DFU incidence.

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus Diabetic foot Foot ulcer Knowledge Practice

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Diabetes Management

Background:

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a significant complication of diabetes mellitus.
Patient knowledge and practice are critical factors influencing the quality of diabetes care and DFU prevention.
Assessing these factors is essential for developing effective patient education strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the knowledge and practice levels of patients with diabetes concerning the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers.
To identify demographic factors associated with knowledge and practice regarding DFUs.

Main Methods:

An analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with 375 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Guilan Province, Iran.
Data on demographics, knowledge, and practice were collected via face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire.
Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed using SPSS version 18.

Main Results:

The majority of participants (84.8%) demonstrated poor knowledge, with a mean score of 8.63 ± 2.5 out of 15.
Nearly half of the participants (49.6%) exhibited poor practice, with a mean score of 7.6 ± 2.5 out of 15.
A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and practice. Predictors of practice included knowledge level, residence, marital status, and prior admission for diabetic foot issues.

Conclusions:

Low knowledge and practice levels regarding DFU prevention and care necessitate immediate intervention.
Demographic factors significantly influence patient knowledge and practice, highlighting the need for tailored educational approaches.
Implementing targeted educational programs is essential to enhance patient understanding and self-management of diabetic foot health.