Foot Care Applications of Patients with Tinea Pedis Diagnosis and Affecting Factors

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the adequacy of foot care practices and the influencing factors of patients diagnosed with tinea pedis.Methods: Participants are 187 patients who were examined in a dermatology outpatient clinic in a state hospital in Anatolia between January 10 and April 15, 2021 and were diagnosed with tinea pedis. The research was carried out by applying a face-to-face questionnaire to the participants.Results: Exploratory factor analysis was performed on the scale used in the study. The total foot scale mean score of the group was found to be 39.31 +/- 7.98. The average age is 40.370 +/- 0.693, and that of men is 37.313 +/- 1.018. The majority are university graduates (69.1%), health insurance is obtained by the social security institution (41.0%). Employees working as civil servants more (32.4%), equal to the income and expenses of the majority (46.9%) and 67%; I smoke 6 cigarettes. Those with chronic diseases are 21.8%. 17% of them regularly use medication.Conclusion: It was determined that the foot care witchcraft scores of women, those living in the city, those who have the habit of wiping/washing the inside of their shoes, daily airing and changing daily socks were found to be higher. It may be suggested to the society; training on foot hygiene, the use of shoes and socks, foot care and its importance, it may be suggested to organize it in a way that includes the residents and the male population.