Table 2: Information Status of Patients Regarding Foot Care (N = 73).
Characteristics |
n |
% |
|
Participation in a previous diabetes education program |
Yes |
17 |
23.3 |
No |
56 |
76.7 |
|
Having more ulcers than other people |
Yes |
63 |
86.3 |
No |
10 |
13.7 |
|
Having more ulcers in patients with diabetes who smoke than in non-smokers |
Yes |
59 |
80.8 |
No |
14 |
19.2 |
|
Diabetic patients should take regular foot care |
Yes |
69 |
94.5 |
No |
4 |
5.5 |
|
Diabetic patients' feet may have to be amputated due to foot ulcers |
Yes |
66 |
90.4 |
No |
7 |
9.6 |