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September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers towards disease management

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LXLiangxiao XieCWChang-Shun WeiLCLiqun Chen

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Overview

Cross-sectional study evaluates KAP among patients with diabetic foot ulcers, suggesting the need for better education.

Key Points

  • Patients with diabetic foot ulcers showed good knowledge and positive attitudes towards disease management, indicating potential for improved health outcomes.
  • The analysis revealed that knowledge had a significant direct impact on both attitudes and practices, with additional indirect effects through attitudes.
  • The study utilized a structured self-administered questionnaire that collected demographic and KAP data from 508 participants, demonstrating the breadth of insights obtained.
  • Findings indicate significant areas for improvement in patient education and support, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in disease management.

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Xie et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f63b210217d6479635ahttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13735-4
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