Relationship among Knowledge, Self-efficacy and Foot Care Behavior for Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

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1 Demonstrator of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

10.21608/asnj.2025.427247.2183

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Background: Preventive foot care is a critical step in protecting the feet of individuals with type II diabetes. Knowledge and self-efficacy play a vital role in enabling successful adherence to proper foot care practices. Aim: to investigate relationship among knowledge, self-efficacy and foot care behavior for patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Research design: Correlational design of research was used. Setting: Internal medicine department and diabetes and endocrinology center at Assuit university main hospital. Sample: Purposive sample of 322 patients. Tools: Tool (I): Patient Interview Questionnaire: Tool (II): Foot Care Knowledge Questionnaire. Tool (III): Diabetes Self efficacy scale. Tool (IV): Nottingham Assessment of Functional Foot Care. Results: The majority of the patients 82.6% had poor knowledge. More than two third 65.22% had moderate self-efficacy, and the majority of them 97.83% had poor foot care behavior and that there was significant positive correlation between knowledge, self-efficacy and foot care behavior with p-value <0.01. Conclusion: The findings conclude that there was significant positive correlation between knowledge, self-efficacy and foot care behavior. Recommendation: Application of educational program and workshops for diabetic patients to enhance their knowledge and self-efficacy regarding foot care behavior.

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