Efil, SevdaUğurlu, Yasemin KalkanCamci, Gazi Baran2024-11-082024-11-082023-11-191043-6596https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596231209046https://hdl.handle.net/11452/47626Introduction: This study aimed to determine the relationship between ablution ritual and foot knowledge, self-care behaviors, and the presence of diabetic foot ulcers in Muslims with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methodology: A descriptive, comparative method was utilized to identify ablution ritual and foot knowledge, self-care behaviors, and the presence of diabetic foot ulcers.Results: There were 228 persons with T2DM, with 162 participants (71.1%) in the ablution group and 66 participants (28.9%) in the no-ablution group, with 19.7% having diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot knowledge and foot self-care behaviors of persons with T2DM were below a medium level, and there was a significant difference between ablution behavior and the presence of diabetic foot ulcers (x(2) =6.646, p<.05).Discussion: Culturally congruent interventions that acknowledge and understand the cultural practices and beliefs of Muslims with T2DM may be recommended to enhance their knowledge levels and promote positive behavior changes.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessSelf-careBehaviorType 2 diabetes mellitusDiabetic footFoot ulcerMuslimReligious beliefsScience & technologyLife sciences & biomedicineNursingArticle001095026800001212935110.1177/10436596231209046