Behaviour model for diabetic ulcer prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Diabetic ulcers are one of the complications that often occur in patients with DM. The aim is to develop a behaviour model for diabetic ulcer prevention by integrating Lawrance Green Theory and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Methods

An explanative observational design was used with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of DM patients who had underwent treatment at the internal medicine clinic of Sidoarjo District Hospital. The sample size of 133 respondents was obtained through purposive sampling. The data analysis used Partial Least Square.

Results

Predisposing factors (knowledge), supporting factors (availability of health facilities and accessibility of health resources) and driving factors (the role of health workers and family support) si

SUBMITTER: Sukartini T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7270454 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature