Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the level of knowledge and hygiene practices of healthcare professionals about foot health. It is a descriptive type study.

Methods: A total of 206 healthcare professionals working in a university hospital were reached. Data were collected between June and August 2023. ‘Personal Information Form’ and ‘Foot Health Knowledge and Hygiene Behaviour Questionnaire’ prepared by the researcher were used to collect the data. Online survey method was preferred.

Results: The most common occupations of the participants were nursing with 58.7% and medical secretariat with 15.0%. While working in the hospital, 38.8% wore orthopaedic slippers and 32.5% wore normal slippers. 132 (64.1%) people had previously experienced a foot-related disease. The most important problem related to the foot was foot pain (39.3%) for healthcare professionals. After foot pain, the two most important problems related to the feet were ingrown nail problem (11.2%) and hallux valgus (4.4%). 64.1% stated that they perform regular foot care, 75.2% wash their feet at least once a day and 55.8% dry their feet after washing. 51.5% prefer cotton/woollen socks that do not squeeze the ankles, 82.5% wear closed-toed, round-toed, low-heeled shoes that fit their feet. 98.1% correctly know that foot health affects psycho-social life, while 29.6% do not know that diabetes mellitus can lead to foot complications. 91.3% knew that leaving the feet moist increases the risk of fungal infections. In addition, the frequency of having problems with the feet was found to be associated with the frequency of washing the feet and the frequency of wearing high heels.