Date of Award

10-13-2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MSc in Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Salma Rattani

Second Advisor

Ms. Khairunnissa Hooda

Third Advisor

Ms. Shumaila Batool

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

Abstract

Introduction: Nurses are highly vulnerable to foot health problems due to prolonged standing, walking, and physically demanding work. Such issues can result in pain, discomfort, and reduced productivity, ultimately compromising patient care. Despite this, little research has been conducted in Pakistan on nurses’ foot health.
Objectives: This research aimed to assess the foot health of nurses working at a tertiary care hospital and to identify its association with socio-demographic variables.
Method: Across-sectional analytical study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Using non-probability consecutive sampling, 388 registered nurses were recruited. Data were collected through the Self-Administered Foot Health Assessment Instrument (S-FHAI) and the data were analyzed using version 26 SPSS.
Results: Findings showed that 65.2% of nurses experienced pain in foot in the last two weeks, mainly in the heel and ankle. Other common issues included leg cramps (61.3%), sweaty feet (34.8%), and burning feet (31.7%). Severe deformities and nail problems were less frequent. Significant association was found among foot health problems and the socio-demographic variables like, gender, age, and unit of work, with female nurses, and older nurses. Specifically, the foot health problems were found to be more prevalent in the NICU nurses.
Conclusions: In Pakistan, the problems related to foot health among nurses are prevalent which are influenced by socio-demographic factors. Preventive measures such as ergonomic interventions, supportive footwear, and regular foot health education are needed to improve occupational wellbeing and care outcomes.

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