Abstract
Objective: To identify the risk factors that contributed to major and minor amputation in patients with diabetic foot at the Municipal Hospital of Imperatriz. Methods: This is an analytical study of quantitative approach. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic variables, socioeconomic aspects and clinical aspects was used. The sample consisted of 40 patients with diabetic foot who underwent surgical treatment. Results: Of the respondents 55% were female. Aged 38 to 93 (65.08%) years. With income of up to two minimum wages (87.5%), coming from Empress (32.5%). Risk factors for amputation: 65% were smokers, 42.5% alcoholics and 65% had a family history of diabetes mellitus. As for comorbidities 57.5% had systemic arterial hypertension, 52.5% dyslipidemia and 27.5% coronary disease. About care and guidance: 32.5% were not in the habit of walking barefoot, 72.5% never had their feet examined by a healthcare professional and 87.5% never received care guidance by a healthcare professional. Conclusion: Most factors contributing to diabetic foot amputation can be prevented or controlled with preventive measures, such as simple care and self-care guidance, so as to corroborate the onset of diabetic foot and / or complications, especially amputations.