Solomon Gebrekiros
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Diabetic Foot Ulcer among Adult Patients in Ayder Referral Hospital Diabetic Clinic Mekelle, North Ethiopia, 2013
Author(s): Kahsu Gebrekirstos, Solomon Gebrekiros and Atsede FantahunKahsu Gebrekirstos, Solomon Gebrekiros and Atsede Fantahun
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorders which is characterized by multiple long-term complications affecting almost every system in the body. Foot ulcer is one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of foot ulcers ranges from 4% to 10% among persons diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence factors associated with foot ulcer among diabetes patients in Ayder referral hospital. Methods: This institutional based cross sectional study was conducted in Ayder referral hospital from in December 2013-January 2014. Systematic random sampling was used to select 228 participants. Structured questionnaire developed from the literatures was used to collect data. Data analysis was done manually and summarized using descriptive statistics as well as texts, figures, and tables were used to pre.. View More»
