Prevalence, Screening Practices and Risk Stratification for Diabetic Foot Complications in Primary Healthcare Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objective: The incidence of diabetic foot complications has been increasing in South Africa. While foot screening at the primary healthcare level is crucial for preventing these complications, the growing number of cases in hospitals indicates that persons with diabetes are not undergoing routine screening in primary healthcare settings. Method: This cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted at five community healthcare centres, one in each municipality in Gauteng. Participants included persons with diabetes who presented at these facilities for their routine diabetes care. Data were collected, which included patient demographics, a history of screening, risk factors for diabetic foot, and an assessment of diabetic foot was conducted for each pa

SUBMITTER: Ntuli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732912 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature