NSU Research Contributions
Title : Knowledge on Foot Ulcer among Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Public Hospital
Authors : Md Modassher Haque, Gias U Ahsan, Ahmed Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Ms Khadija Leena
| Journal Article Title: East West Medical College Journal | Volume Number: 12 | Publication Year : 2024 | Issue Number: 1-2 |
| Index: other (BanglaJOL) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 2220-8658 | Publisher Name: INASP / Bangladesh Academy of Sciences / East West Medical College |
| Pages : 8 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 3007-956X | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study conducted at Fatima General Hospital reveals that the overall knowledge of foot ulcers among diabetic patients is poor. By identifying that employed individuals, smokers, and female patients possess higher levels of knowledge than their counterparts, the research highlights critical gaps in patient education that must be addressed through targeted interventions to reduce the risk of peripheral neuropathy and vascular diseases in the rapidly growing diabetic population of Dhaka. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Diabetic foot ulcer, Peripheral neuropathy, Peripheral vascular diseases, Ankle brachial pressure index |
