Table 4 Comparison of ADFC study’s first and second phase in terms of qualitative variables
Variable | First Phase N (%) | Second Phase N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Diabetic Neuropathy | 172(32.2) | 332(36.8) | 0.075 |
Diabetic Retinopathy | 106(19.9) | 204(22.6) | 0.214 |
Diabetic Nephropathy | 47(8.8) | 56(6.2) | 0.067 |
Abnormal ABI | 6(1.1) | 17(1.9) | 0.266 |
Foot Deformity | 50(9.4) | 93(10.4) | 0.558 |
Positive History of previous DFU or Amputation | 11(2.1) | 55(6.1) | < 0.001 |
Insulin consumer | 163(30.5) | 260(28.9) | 0.503 |
Smoker | 26(4.9) | 44(4.9) | 0.881 |
Trained about foot care | 77(14.4) | 312(34.6) | < 0.001 |
Ill-fitting footwear | 338(63.3) | 360(40) | < 0.001 |
Having preventive foot care | 4(0.7) | 111(12.3) | < 0.001 |