Abstract: Diabetes Melitus (DM) is a chronic disease which its cases has continued to increase in the last decades. One of the most common complication is Diabetic foot which may cause the amputation. Early detection of Diabetic foot risk becomes very important so that the treatment can be started as early as possible for preserving the limbs. The present study aimed to identify the Diabetic foot risk in Diabetic patients admitting to Puskesmas Seririt 1. We conducted a qualitative study with cross sectional approach. Forty Diabetic patients who admitted to Puskesmas Seririt 1 in December 2021 were enrolled by the consequtive sampling technique. The data collection was based on interviews and physical examination, regarding “The Simplified 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen” questionnaire. The data analysis was conducted using the frequency distribution tables. From this study, it can be inferred that 45% respondents are at high risk to suffer from The Diabetic Foot. Higher risk is more experienced by the men (61,1%), age between 55-64 years old (44,4%), Overweight (50%), Hypertension (77,8%), less than 5 years being diagnosed with Diabetes (72,2 %), unemployment (33,3%) and elementary school as the former education level (44,4%). The early detection of Diabetic foot risk is the main priority in the prevention approach to reduce the complication. It is very important not only to increase the promotion but also to maintain the general practitioners and nurses competencies.
Keywords: Diabetes Melitus, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Foot Risk.
Title: THE OVERVIEW OF DIABETIC FOOT RISK IN PUSKESMAS SERIRIT 1 IN DECEMBER 2021
Author: Ketut Santika Susanti, I Putu Eka Dharma Putra
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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