Awareness and Practices of Hand Care in Individuals with Type II Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • D’souza Jude Department of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s College of Physiotherapy, Plot No. 46, Sector-30, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400705 Maharashtra, India
  • Aayushi Jain Department of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s College of Physiotherapy, Plot No. 46, Sector-30, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400705 Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/VIMSJPT/2026/v8.i1/46-50

Keywords:

Awareness, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Hand, Disability, Limited Joint Mobility, Practice

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and practice related to diabetic hand care in individuals with Type II DM aged 50-75 years. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary health care institution and community dwellings, and 150 participants with confirmed type II DM aged 50 – 75 years were recruited in the study. A self-formulated questionnaire was designed, and the domains, such as awareness and practice related to diabetic hand care, were selected as constructs. Results: 80% of the participants were unaware of diabetic hand, especially about limited joint mobility and hand weakness secondary to diabetes. 79.40% of the individuals were unaware of symptoms related to a diabetic hand. 71.02% of individuals never practised hand hygiene care, and on self-examination,15 % of the individuals experienced hand stiffness and weakness. Conclusion: Most of the participants lacked awareness of diabetic hand, and there was poor practice related to hand hygiene and exercise among the study participants.

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2026-06-01

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