Knowledge of Risk Factors for Foot Ulceration among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria

نویسندگان
Ehizode Emuze, Martins ID 1
Adegoke Azeez, Taoreed ID 2
Esan, Arinola ID 3
Adeleye, Jokotade ID 4
Balogun, William ID 5
Akande, Temilola ID 6

1 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

2 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

3 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

4 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

5 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

6 Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

doi
10.18502/ijdo.v13i3.7184
چکیده

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a relatively common complication of diabetes mellitus and constitutes a major cause of mortality. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of risk factors for foot ulceration among patients with diabetes in a tertiary health facility in South Western Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic foot ulcer, Knowledge