Variable

Category

Frequency

Percentage

Examination of feet

Once a week or less

23

7.7

Less than 5 times a week

52

17.5

Once a week

220

74.1

More than once a day

2

0.7

Checking shoes before wearing them

Rarely

111

37.4

Sometimes

160

53.8

often

26

8.8

Checks shoes when taking them off

Never

7

2.4

Rarely

179

34

Sometimes

101

60.3

Often

10

3.4

Frequency of washing feet

Most days of the week

29

9.8

Once a day

265

89.2

More than once a day

3

1

Ensures feet are dry after washing

Never

20

6.7

Rarely

129

43.4

Sometimes

145

48.8

Often

3

1

Ensures between toes are dry

Never

84

28.3

Sometimes

131

44.1

Often

57

19.2

Always

25

8.4

Use of moisturizing cream on feet

Never

19

6.4

Once a month

39

13.1

Once a week

51

17.2

Daily

188

63.3

Use of moisturizing cream between toes

Daily

16

5.4

Once a week

103

34.7

Once a month

9

3

Never

169

56.9

Frequency of washing feet

Most days of the week

29

9.8

Once a day

265

89.2

More than once a day

3

1

Ensures feet are dry after washing

Never

20

6.7

Rarely

129

43.4

Sometimes

145

48.8

Often

3

1