Table 2.

Distribution of the responses to questions related to the knowledge of foot care

Questions related to knowledge of foot care	Correct (%)	Wrong (%)
DM patients should take medication regularly because they liable to get DM complication	94.3	5.7
DM patients should look after their feet because they may not feel a minor injury to their feet	49.4	50.6
DM patients should look after their feet because wounds and infection may not heal quickly	54.5	45.5
DM patients should look after their feet because they may get a foot ulcer	54.5	45.5
DM patients should not smoke because smoking causes poor circulation affecting the feet	25.0	75.0
How often do you think you should inspect your feet	84.1	15.9
If you found redness/bleeding between your toes what is the first thing you do	31.2	68.8
Even if you have never had a corn/ hard skin lesion, would you do if you had one	27.8	62.2
How often do you think your feet should be washed	94.3	5.7
What temperature of water do you think you should wash your feet in	51.1	48.9
How often do you think you should inspect the inside of your footwear for objects or torn lining	38.6	61.4

*Wrong: false and don't know