Effectiveness of health education program for type 2 diabetes mellitus patient's self-efficacy toward managing feet at endocrinology and diabetes center in al-Rusafa sector

Abstract EN

Objective(s): to assess the effectiveness of educational program on improving diabetic foot self-efficacy concerning managing their feet.

Methodology: A descriptive analytic (quasi – experimental) design study was carried out at Diabetic and Endocrinology Center in Baghdad- Rusafa Sector from 2nd of May 2017, to27th June 2018.

Non-probability sample of (80) male and female diabetic patients were selected.

The study instruments consisted of two major parts: first part related to sociodemographic characteristic and the second part is related to diabetic foot self-efficacy.

The researcher examined the patients’ self-efficacy by introducing the pre-test then, the teaching program of three lectures was given.

one – hour lecture was given.

Afterward, the post-test.

The data were analyzed by using two statistical approaches: Descriptive and Inferential statistics.

Results: The study revealed that the diabetic foot self-efficacy regarding foot self-care was 60.0% (acceptable) for the post-test as opposed to the pre-test which was 37.5% (weak).

Recommendation: The study recommended that type 2 diabetic patients should be encouraged to attend specific educational programs and workshops concerning diabetic foot self-care and effect of self-care to improve self-confidence.