Foot Shape Determinant Factors for Sudanese Individuals in Khartoum State

Abstract

This study was conducted to identifythe Sudanese foot shape and anatomy as it is necessary in the field of foot wear industry and to study the determinant factors affecting the shape of Sudanese foot for citizens dwelling in Khartoum state.The study was conductedthrough a questionnaire investigating a sample of 480 individuals from medical cadres operating in medical and health institutions in Khartoum state. The questionnaire addressed most effective determinant factors on the shape of Sudanese feet from Sudanese land vastness, land topography, work, diet and genetic factors.Then the acquired data were subjected to analysis using The Statistical Package for Social Science application program (SPSS). SPSS showed that the land topography is the most effective determinant factor on the shape of Sudanese feet when it is compared with diet and work factors. The work factor is more effective than diet factor. Whereas the genetic factor is the most effective factor on the shape of Sudanese feet when it is compared with land topography, diet and work factors. Generally, it was found that the genetic and land topography are more effective than other factors on determination of Sudanese foot shape.