NGHIÊN CỨU THỰC HÀNH TỰ CHĂM SÓC BÀN CHÂN VÀ HIỆU QUẢ GIÁO DỤC SỨC KHỎE Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA KHU VỰC HÓC MÔN THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM 2025 - 2026

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes is a disease caused by a disorder in blood sugar metabolism. It leads to many complications  in which peripheral vascular disease is the main cause of foot ulcers. This is a complication that type 2 diabetes patients can prevent through self-care. Objectives: Identify rate of foot self – care practice among diabetic patients and assess the effectiveness of health education interventions on foot self-care in type 2 diabetic patients at Hoc Mon General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, 2025-2026. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional, interventional study with a before-and-after, non-control group, involving a sample of 285 patients. A patient interview questionnaire and a clinical examination record sheet detailing foot lesions were used. Interventions were conducted through direct counseling at the first visit and again after two weeks. Intervention outcomes were evaluated after four weeks. Results: Before the intervention, the rate of daily foot selfexamination was 28.1%; weekly toenail trimming was 24.9%; and drying feet after washing was 20.4%. The overall rate of good practices before intervention was 13.3%, increased to 81.4% after intervention with CSHQ=5.1. Conclusion: It is necessary to strengthen health counseling activities and organize training sessions on practical foot care knowledge and guidance for people with diabetes.