Table 3.
Descriptive analysis of changes in foot care behaviors, self-care, and diabetes knowledge.
Variables | Baseline (n=37), mean (SD) | 1.5 months (n=17), mean (SD) | 3 months (n=29), mean (SD) | |
Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale | 17.75 (7.42) | 21.59 (7.21) | 25.46 (6.20) | |
Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (days per week) | ||||
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General diet | 3.34 (1.97) | 3.74 (1.45) | 4.74 (1.62) |
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Blood glucose testing | 2.26 (2.34) | 2.47 (2.17) | 4.28 (2.66) |
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Foot care | 2.69 (2.25) | 3.38 (2.24) | 4.40 (2.23) |
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Exercise | 2.03 (1.70) | 2.32 (1.40) | 3.16 (1.81) |
Diabetes Knowledge Scale | 70.48 (17.86) | 75.92 (15.81) | 83.89 (10.70) |