Foot Ulceration in Nigerian Diabetic Patients: a Study of Risk Factors
Diabetes int. (Middle East/Afr. ed.)
; 15(2): 15-17, 2008.
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in English
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Diabetic foot ulceration is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigerian diabetic patients. Identification of the risk factors for ulceration is; therefore; of paramount significance. This study aimed to determine these risk factors. Forty-seven (47) diabetic patients with past or present foot ulceration were studied together with an equal number of controls which were diabetic subjects with no past/present history of ulceration. Risk factors strongly associated with foot ulceration included peripheral vascular disease; male sex; nephropathy; retinopathy; foot deformities; history of previous foot ulceration or amputation; cataract formation; poor glycaemic control; neuropathy; and tinea pedis. Weakly associated risk factors were walking unshod; being of low socio-educational status; and smoking. We concluded that many risk factors for foot ulceration are potentially preventable. As part of a comprehensive footcare programme; education on footcare should be directed at patients; family members; and healthcare providers
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Morbidity
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Diabetic Foot
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. ed.)
Year:
2008
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Article
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