Explore the Practice and Level of Knowledge of Otorhinolaryngology-Related Issues Among the Population of the Northern Borders Region in Saudi Arabia.
| Autor: | Alkhalifah KM; Unaizah College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU., Muteb Alanazi M; College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU., Almushayqih SI; College of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al Bukayriyah, SAU., Aljurayyed SM; College of Medicine, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU., Alanazi NS; College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU., Almazyad LT; College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU., Alenezi RZ; College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU., Almazyad RT; College of Applied Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU., Elsayed Elboraei YA; ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 28; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e51222. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 28 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.51222 |
| Abstrakt: | Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate public practice and the level of knowledge of common otorhinolaryngology-related issues among the population of the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was done in this research, employing data from 363 participants from the general population in the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia. The participants completed an online self-administered questionnaire and ensured anonymity. The questionnaire used in this study had been previously validated. Results: Most of the respondents involved in this study were aged above 20 years (n = 326, 89.8%), and 248 had a medical background (68.3%). The study results show that 139 (38.2%) of the respondents had a good knowledge level, while 224 (61.8%) had poor knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues. The results established a statistically significant association between the demographic information of age, gender, education level, and the level of knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues with p-values < 0.05 (0.001, 0.003, and 0.002), respectively. There were no statistically significant association between marital status, place of residence, occupation, medical background, and the level of knowledge about otorhinolaryngology-related issues (with p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study found that less than half of the participants had good knowledge of otorhinolaryngology; elder and female participants showed better understanding. Sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, and education, were statistically linked to knowledge levels. The findings highlight a need for increased public awareness efforts by the medical community regarding otorhinolaryngology issues in Saudi Arabia. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Alkhalifah et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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