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Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding diabetic foot care among type 2 diabetic patients at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorBaki, Siti Nornajwa Aminudin
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-13T00:51:57Z
dc.date.available2026-01-13T00:51:57Z
dc.date.issued2025-08
dc.description.abstractDiabetic foot complications remain a major public health concern, particularly among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Proper foot care practices are essential in preventing foot ulcers, infections, and amputations. This study aimed to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding diabetic foot care and to examine the association between KAP and association between foot care practice and selected socio-demographic factors (age, gender, education level and duration of diabetes) among T2DM patients at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among 158 T2DM who were admitted to the selected medical and orthopaedic in HPUSM. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered questionnaire covering demographic information, and KAP components. The results indicated that 50.6% of respondents had good knowledge, 65.8% showed a positive attitude, and 45.6% demonstrated good foot care practices. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between knowledge and practice, as well as between attitude and practice (p < 0.05). Additionally, socio-demographic factors such as age and duration of diabetes showed significant relationships with the level of foot care practices. In conclusion, targeted interventions are needed to promote behavior change, especially among younger and newly diagnosed patients, to reduce complications and close the gap between knowledge and practice
dc.identifier.urihttps://erepo.usm.my/handle/123456789/23391
dc.language.isoen
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dc.titleKnowledge, attitude and practice regarding diabetic foot care among type 2 diabetic patients at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
dc.typeResource Types::text::thesis::bachelor thesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Malaysia
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