Knowledge, Attitude & Behaviour Toward Diabetic Foot Ulcers in East Java Community
Summary: A cross-sectional study conducted at Haji Regional General Hospital, East Java Province, Indonesia, assessed the community’s knowledge, attitude, and behaviour concerning diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). While many respondents had good attitudes, knowledge and behaviour/practice were frequently poor. The study found that knowledge level was not significantly associated with DFU occurrence, but attitude and behaviour/practice showed significant correlations.
Key Highlights:
- Poor knowledge common: 39.7% of respondents demonstrated poor knowledge about DFUs.
- Mixed attitude: 52.9% of respondents showed a good attitude toward prevention, despite gaps in knowledge and practice.
- Poor practices pervasive: Over half (52.9%) had poor behaviour/practice in preventive care for DFUs.
- Knowledge vs outcome: No statistically significant association between knowledge level and occurrence of DFU.
- Attitude & behaviour matter: Attitude and practice/behaviour were significantly associated with DFU presence.
Keywords:
diabetic foot ulcer,
knowledge,
attitude,
behaviour,
prevention practices,
East Java