Relationship between Perception of Onychomycosis and Living Conditions (Environment and Care) in the Elderly

Abstract

 Toenails in the elderly have a high prevalence of onychomycosis in addition to age-related changes. This is attributed to insufficient awareness and neglect of nail care, both by the elderly themselves and their caregivers. We investigated the relationship among toenail care practices, associated factors, and the incidence of onychomycosis in elderly individuals.