Patients' knowledge of diabetes foot complications and self-management practices in Ghana: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and over two-thirds of these are not diagnosed. Consequently, diabetes complications usually exist at the time of diagnosis. Foot ulcers is a leading cause of disability and mortality among diabetes patients.

Purpose

To assess the knowledge and experiences of adult patients with Diabetes on diabetes complications and self-management practices with emphasis on foot care.

Methodology

This applied phenomenological study design. Twenty patients attending Diabetes clinics were purposively sampled from two hospitals in Ghana. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to evaluate patient's understanding of diabetes and self-management practices. The interviews were aud

SUBMITTER: Bossman IF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8386847 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature