Foot Ulceration in Nigerian Diabetic Patients: a Study of Risk Factors
Diabetes int. (Middle East/Afr. ed.)
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15(2): 15-17, 2008.
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1261154
RESUMO
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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Índice:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Morbidade
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Pé Diabético
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Afr. ed.)
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Artigo
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