Knowledge and attitude of nurses toward diabetic foot care in Hai Phong International Hospital in 2021

Authors

  • Đỗ Thị Ninh Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Lương Thị Thu Giang Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Trần Thị Đào Hai Phong International Hospital
  • Hoàng Thị Oanh Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51403/0868-2836/2022/743

Keywords:

Nurse, footcare, diabetes

Abstract

A cross - sectional study aimed to describe the knowledge and attitude of nurses toward diabetic foot care in Hai Phong International Hospital in 2021. Results showed that nurses have good knowledge and attitude toward diabetic foot care M = 12.53 (SD = 3.56) và 38.35 (SD = 5.15). There was a statistically
significant difference in knowledge among nurses who have different qualifications, departments, and wound care training (p = 0.02, p = 0.01, p = 0.012) respectively. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude of nurses toward diabetic foot care (r = 0.45, p < 0.05).

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Published

29-06-2022

How to Cite

Ninh, Đỗ T. ., Giang, L. T. T. ., Đào, T. T. ., & Oanh, H. T. . (2022). Knowledge and attitude of nurses toward diabetic foot care in Hai Phong International Hospital in 2021. Vietnam Journal of Preventive Medicine, 32(5), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.51403/0868-2836/2022/743