A Clinical Note on Epidemiological Profile of Infected Diabetic Foot Patients on the Surgical Department of Al Farabi Regional Hospital of Oujda (NE-Morocco)

Saliha Mharchi; Maryam Slamini; Latifa Mechkirrou; Lamiaa Belasri; Mourad Arabi

doi:10.63095/NBSEH.25.882237

Authors

Saliha Mharchi 1 Mohamed I University (ROR: https://ror.org/01ejxf797), Faculty of Science, Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE) / Water, Environment and Health Team, PB 717, BV M6, 60000 Oujda, Morocco. 2 Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (ISPITSO) (https://ror.org/007h8y788), 60000 Oujda, Morocco.
Maryam Slamini Mohamed I University (ROR: https://ror.org/01ejxf797), Faculty of Science, Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE) / Water, Environment and Health Team, PB 717, BV M6, 60000 Oujda, Morocco.
Latifa Mechkirrou Ibn Tofaïl University (ROR: https://ror.org/02wj89n04), Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, BP 133, 14000 Kenitra, Morocco.
Lamiaa Belasri Hassan II University of Casablanca (ROR: https://ror.org/001q4kn48), Ain Chock Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Health and Environment Laboratory, 20100 Casablanca, Morocco
Mourad Arabi 1 Mohamed I University (ROR: https://ror.org/01ejxf797), Faculty of Science, Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE) / Water, Environment and Health Team, PB 717, BV M6, 60000 Oujda, Morocco. 2 Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal (ROR: https://ror.org/02m8tb249), Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation Laboratory / Natural Resource Engineering and Environmental Impacts Team, BP 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63095/NBSEH.25.882237

Keywords:

Diabetic foot, Foot lesions

Abstract

Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, often leading to amputation or even death. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to analyse the epidemiological and clinical features of diabetic foot among patients hospitalized in the surgery department at Regional Hospital Centre (CHR) Al Farabi, Oujda, between January and March 2020. Among 182 patients hospitalized, 34% (n= 65) had diabetic foot lesions, mostly among type 2 diabetics (86%). The mean age was 62.1 ± 7.7 years, with an average diabetes duration of 13.7 years. Major risk factors included hypertension (42%) p<0.0001, smoking (71%)P<0.0012, and obesity (42%) p<0.001. Mycotic infection was the primary cause of the foot lesion (n = 29; 44.61%) p<0.001, followed by wearing inappropriate footwear (n = 21; 32.30%) p<0.003 and cuts and burns that were not felt (n = 15; 23.07%) p<0.004. In 61.53% of cases, the patient consults at the gangrene stage. Other lesions found include phlegmon 3%, ischaemic ulcer 4%, pyodermatitis 8%, poor plantar perforation 11%, and ischaemic necrosis 12.5 %. Only 40% of patients had knowledge of diabetic foot prevention despite attending education sessions. These findings underscore the urgent need for improved diabetic education and early intervention strategies.

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