Assessment of Attitude and Practice Regarding Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Nurses in Jordan

Mohammad Ahmad Al-me’ani; Zeinab Hassan Al-Wahsh; Julio Fernandez-Garrido

doi:10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.354

Authors

Mohammad Ahmad Al-me’ani
Zeinab Hassan Al-Wahsh
Julio Fernandez-Garrido

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.354

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot ulcer, diabetic foot care, nurse attitude, nurse practice

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a chronic complication that can lead to amputations and reduce the quality of life for patients with diabetes.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the attitudes and practices of Jordanian nurses regarding diabetic foot ulcers and to explore the potential relationship between these attitudes and nurses’ clinical practices as well as their demographic characteristics.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study involving a sample of 256 nurses from nine public hospitals in central, northern and southern Jordan. Participants completed the “Diabetic Foot Ulcer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Questionnaire.”

Results: Half of the participants exhibited negative attitudes (52%; n = 132) and inadequate practices (50.4%; n = 129) regarding diabetic foot ulcers. Nurses’ attitudes were influenced by age group (41–50 years; OR [odds ratio] = 3.891; p = 0.009) and training (OR = 0.576; p = 0.048). Additionally, training nurses through a diabetic foot ulcer course significantly improved their attitudes (p = 0.042). Furthermore, nurses’ practices were influenced by gender (p = 0.040) and working area (OR = 5.712, p = 0.026). Statistical significance was established at p < 0.05.

Conclusion: Jordanian nurses demonstrate poor attitude and inadequate practices regarding diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, healthcare organizations should encourage nurses’ participation in both theoretical and practical training programs to improve their competencies.

Author Biographies

Mohammad Ahmad Al-me’ani

Middle East University, Faculty of Nursing, Amman, Jordan

Zeinab Hassan Al-Wahsh

School of Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan

Julio Fernandez-Garrido

Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Valencia

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