Knowledge, attitude and perception towards lower limb amputation amongst persons living with diabetes in rural South Africa: A qualitative study

Background: South Africa has a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), a leading risk factor for lower limb amputation (LLA). Lower limb amputation is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Lower limb amputation incidence can be mitigated through prompt identification and treatment...

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Main Authors: Eyitayo O. Owolabi, Kathryn M. Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-09-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/3398