Knowledge and awareness of diabetic foot ulcers among patients with diabetes in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of diabetic foot care among patients with diabetes in Baha, Saudi Arabia Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire that included questions on demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practice towards diabetic foot care. Results: The study found that half of the participants had inadequate knowledge about diabetic foot care. Only 64.7% participants had a positive attitude and practice towards diabetic foot care. There was a significant association between knowledge and attitude and practice (p