Table 2.
Correlation between foot care knowledge/practice and performance scores (N = 36)
| Subscale items: knowledge | Pearson | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Nail | 0.076 | 0.661 |
| Skin | − 0.207 | 0.226 |
| Vascular and neurological disorders | − 0.259 | 0.128 |
| Toe and arch | − 0.109 | 0.526 |
| Infection | 0.094 | 0.584 |
| Shoes and socks | − 0.076 | 0.661 |
| Sedentary behavior | 0.070 | 0.686 |
| Total | − 0.200 | 0.242 |
| Skin assessment | 0.457 | 0.005** |
| Nail | 0.161 | 0.350 |
| Skin | 0.307 | 0.069 |
| Hygiene | 0.198 | 0.248 |
| Movement and toe exercise | 0.153 | 0.374 |
| Consultation | 0.369 | 0.027* |
| Total | 0.397 | 0.017* |
* p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01*** p < 0.001