Awareness and Knowledge of Venous Thromboembolism Among Saudi Adults in the Dawadmi Province: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor:	Elmahdi E; Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Yousif BA; Internal Medicine, Dawadmi General Hospital, Dawadmi, SAU., Alotaibi MN; Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Rashikh MA; Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alotaibi N; Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alsaab S; Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alruways AF; Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Aladhyani A; Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Aljuaid MM; Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alotaibi EH; Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alharthy MR; Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alotaibi H; Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, SAU., Alqahtani DS; Medicine, Dawadmi General Hospital, Dawadmi, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jan 22; Vol. 16 (1), pp. e52742. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 22 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.52742
Abstrakt:	Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) significantly contributes to the global disease burden. The annual incidence of VTE is one to two per 1,000 adults worldwide. We aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of VTE risk factors, manifestations, prevention, and treatment options among the general adult population of Dawadmi, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional study using the self-designed and validated VTE knowledge questionnaire. A survey was conducted online via Google Documents, composed of 12 questions. Participants included in the study were over 18 years old, regardless of their medical history. However, medical students and healthcare providers were excluded. Results A total of 384 participants (46.4% men and 53.6% women) completed the survey; most respondents were between 18 and 28 years of age. Majority of the participants recognized that immobility, obesity, complicated surgery, road traffic accidents, smoking, and old age are the most common risk factors for VTE. However, more than half of the elderly and lower-educated participants did not identify complicated surgery and consumption of oral contraceptive pills as risk factors for VTE. Awareness of VTE was significantly higher among those with a family history of VTE and a graduate degree (p<0.001). Results showed a deficit of awareness and information about VTE, especially among males, those with low education, and elderly participants. Conclusion This study demonstrates the need for more awareness of VTE among the Saudi adult population. The urge to spread awareness and knowledge about VTE among the public in Dawadmi province is required. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Elmahdi et al.)
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