Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes residing in the slums of Karachi, Pakistan, a pictorial infographic-based foot care education intervention significantly improved knowledge and self-care behavior for diabetic foot care compared to the control group receiving standard care, though it was associated with no reported adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes living in urban slums of Karachi, Pakistan, with limited awareness of diabetic foot care practices. |
| Intervention | A pictorial infographic-based foot care educational program delivered at primary healthcare facilities over a three-month period. |
| Comparison | Standard diabetes care services provided without additional foot care education intervention. |
| Outcome | The intervention group showed a significant mean improvement in foot care knowledge and practices (mean difference: 3.53, 95% CI 3.11–3.96, p < 0.001) compared to the control group (mean difference: 0.87, 95% CI 0.34–1.40, p < 0.001). No adverse effects were reported. |
Source: Hina Sharif, et al. “Effectiveness of pictorial educational intervention on foot care among individuals having type 2 diabetes at slums of Karachi, Pakistan: a single blinded randomized control trial.” Read article here.
