Questions related to knowledge of foot care among diabetic patient

Know/Correct

(%)

Don’t know/Incorrect

(%)

DM patients should take medication regularly because they liable to get DM complication

84.18

15.82

DM patients should look after their feet because they may not feel a minor injury to their feet

75.51

24.49

DM patients should look after their feet because wounds and infection may not heal quickly

81.12

18.88

DM patients should look after their feet because they may get a foot ulcer

66.33

33.67

DM patients should not smoke because smoking causes poor circulation affecting the feet

69.90

30.01

How often do you think you should inspect your feet

81.12

18.88

If you found redness/bleeding between your toes what is the first thing you do

35.71

64.29

Even if you have never had a corn/ hard skin lesion, what would you do if you had one

26.53

73.47

How often do you think your feet should be Washed

76.53

23.47

What temperature of water do you think you should wash your feet in

32.14

67.86

How often do you think you should inspect the inside of your footwear for objects or torn lining

73.98

26.02