Description Of Family Knowledge About Diabetic Foot Treatment In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus At Aisyiyah Kudus Hospital

Abstract

Diabetic foot is one of the complications of diabetes mellitus and is the main reason DM sufferers undergo treatment in hospitals which are expensive. Foot care is a primary prevention effort and early detection is done to prevent further complications. Family knowledge about diabetic foot care will effect on diabetic foot care in family members who suffer from diabetes mellitus. This study purpose to describe the level of family knowledge about diabetic foot care in people with diabetes mellitus at Aisyiyah Hospital, Kudus. The research design used in this research is descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling method used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 42 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire consisting of 14 questions about knowledge of diabetic foot care. Based on the research results obtained, it was found that family knowledge about foot care was in the less category by 35 respondents (83.3%).