Andrade NHS

Assunção MC

Baquedano IR

Barbui EC

Bragança CM

Brandão RS

Cavalcanti AM

Cazarini RP

Ceolin J

Cosson ICO

Cubas MR

Gamba MA

Gomides DS

Jesus CS

Laurindo MC

Martins CF

Milman MHSA

Morais GFC

Naves CR

Ochoa-Vigo K

Pace AE

Policarpo NS

Rocha RM

Santos ICRV

Scapim EP

Torres HC

Young MJ

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Abstract  Introduction:  Lower limb neuropathy is one the complications of diabetes mellitus and the most common cause of lower limb amputation. Hence information and self-care advice should be provided to primary healthcare patients to prevent this condition.  Objective:  To explore insulin users’ knowledge of foot self-care.  Methods:  This quantitative, descriptive, exploratory study was conducted at a Family Health Unit Curitiba-PR of Curitiba, PR, Brazil. The study sample comprised 63 insulin users. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire.  Results: Although they reported performing self-care activities, 67% (n = 42) of insulin users declared that they had never received any information on foot self-care.  Conclusion: The adherence to self-care practices shown by respondents and the patient empowerment observed in this study indicate the effectiveness of the information on diabetes self-care imparted to patients registered at this health care unit in contributing to the promotion of quality of life.</jats:p

Aline Ruiz Roque

Fernanda Leticia Frates Cauduro

Daniela Cristina Neves de Moraes

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