Effects of a Health Behavior Promotion Program on Foot Complications in Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Srisalaloeng Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

Foot complications resulting in loss of legs and foot. This research purpose is to study the effects of a health behavior promotion program on foot complications in type 2 diabetic patients at Srisalaloeng Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. This is quasi-experimental research in two groups, 30 people per group. The duration of the research was 10 weeks. The experimental group received a program created by the researcher. It consists of media lectures, watch videos, role play, foot care and foot massage. The comparison group received normal treatment. The data were analyzed using Paired t–test and independent t–test. The statistical significance level was set at 0.05.

                        The results showed that after the experiment. The experimental group had the mean knowledge score, perception of violence, risk perception, effectiveness expectations, expectation of competence and practice more than before the experiment and more than the comparison group, statistically significant          (p < 0.05). After the experiment, the experimental group had lower mean blood sugar (FBS) than before the experiment and lower than the comparison group, statistically significant (p<0.001). And after the experiment, the experimental group had the mean foot numbness level less than before the experiment, statistically significant (MD 1.03, 95% CI=0.80 to 1.26; p-<0.001). And less than the comparison group, statistically significant (MD 0.93, 95% CI=0.44 to 1.43; p<0.001). Therefore, this program can be used as a guideline for the prevention foot complications in diabetic patients.