Table 3 Difference in response frequency between unprompted, open ended questions and prompted questions for topics of diabetes education (Questions 13 & 14)
Topic of education | Coded responses to unprompted, open ended question n(%) of 420 | Responses to prompted questions n (%) of 413 | X2 (df), P Values |
|---|---|---|---|
Vascular | 211 (50%) | 396 (96%) | 0.0 (1), 0.99 |
Neuropathy | 217 (52%) | 406 (98%) | 0.10 (1), 0.75 |
Ulceration risks | 98 (23%) | 386 (93%) | 417.82 (1), < 0.01 |
Footwear | 98 (23%) | 396 (96%) | 451.15 (1), < 0.01 |
General skin and nail care | 193 (46%) | 370 (90%) | 179.00(1), < 0.01 |
Blood sugar levels | 96 (2%) | 359 (87%) | 342.26 (1), < 0.01 |
Physical activity | 22 (< 1%) | 303 (73%) | 403.34 (1), < 0.01 |
Smoking | 8 (< 1%) | 268 (65%) | 370.05 (1), < 0.01 |
Dietary | 17 (< 1%) | 232 (56%) | 267.51 (1), < 0.01 |
Medication | 1 (< 1%) | 0 (0%) | 0.99 (1), 0.32 |
Referrals | 7 (< 1%) | 0 (0%) | 5.09 (1), 0.02 |
Other (please specify) | 15 (< 1%) | 17 (< 1%) | 0.05 (1), 0.82 |