Malakai Sovaki Ranuve

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Ranuve MS, Mohammadnezhad M (2023) “They say to me ‘You want to be a high shot and be like a tourist’ so I stopped wearing shoes at home even though I know it is to protect my feet”. The perceptions of patients on foot complications. PLoS ONE 18(11): e0294518.

Diabetic foot PUBLIC HEALTH QUALITATIVE RESEARCH WOUND MANAGEMENT PRIMARY CARE Diabetic neuropathy Strengths and limitations of this study To our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study to be conducted in Rotuma, Fiji that explored perceptions of healthcare workers (HCWs) on diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). The study uses focus group discussion among HCWs, which motivates them to be engaged in discussions on their perceptions about DFU.