Publications by authors named "Michael Osisiogu Soje"
Ann Afr Med
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DMFU) among type 2 diabetes patients in a hospital in Southwest Nigeria, finding a significant occurrence rate of 18.7%.
- Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 181 patients, focusing on sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and laboratory factors. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests and logistic regression, were performed to find predictors of DMFU.
- Key findings revealed that male patients were more likely to develop DMFU, as were those with longer durations of diabetes (≥10 years) and higher fasting blood glucose levels (≥7.2 mmol/L). Factors such as peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease were also common among the
