DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2023.v11i03.004

Pages: 506-510

Introduction: There is variation in the distribution of feet pattern and this variation in could be genetic. Genetic variation in humans is caused by many factors such as natural selection, migration, temporal variation, gene flow and genetic drift. In certain populations, there is the predominant feet structure or toe pattern that is common which results from the genetic makeup of the people. The dearth of information on the distribution of Morton’s toe (Greek’s feet) among the Idoma people informed this study, which would provide a baseline data for the population. Materials and Methods: The study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design with a sample size of 384 participants who were recruited using a multistage sampling method. Data for the study was collected using a self-created, closed-ended questionnaire that examined the presence or absence of Morton’s toe. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 25. Results: The most frequent socio-demographic characteristics were age category 33-47yrs with 205(53.3%), male gender with 213(55.4%), Tertiary education with 229(59.6%), Married/Co-habiting 210(54.6%), and Christianity 276(71.8%). The proportion of participants with Morton’s toe was 28.3%. In the population few persons have Morton’s toe. The only significant (p=0.038) socio-demographic characteristic among participants was marital status. Conclusion: The proportion of participants with Morton’s toe was 28.3%. In the population few persons have Morton’s toe. The only significant (p=0.038) socio-demographic characteristic among participants was marital status. Less than a third of the sampled population had Morton’s toe; in the general population, 2 in 7 persons had Morton’s toe.