Assessment of Public Awareness on Alarming Signs of Posttraumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Jeddah Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autor:	Alqarni GS; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Almutairi MM; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Alosaimi RM; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Afandi AA; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Alzobaidi HH; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Al Abdullatif MT; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Alazmi EA; Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU., Aljunaid MA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 10; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e66613. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 10 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.66613
Abstrakt:	Background Post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage is a life-threatening condition, and early detection and response can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study was to assess public awareness of the alarming signs of intracranial bleeding after trauma in adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methodology From August 2023 to April 2024, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a five-scale structured questionnaire: demographics, risk factors for road traffic accidents, alarm signs and symptoms, ability to recognize these signs, and participants who experienced head trauma. The study focused on people aged 18 and over living in Jeddah. Results A total of 584 participants were included, with 34.2% males and 65.8% females. Findings revealed that 57% recognized the critical need for medical help after head trauma. Furthermore, only 45% of the population were unaware that low levels of awareness or wakefulness indicate bleeding, reflecting a low awareness level in the adult population. Among children, only 34% recognized changes in eating and lactation habits, and 54% identified continuous crying and irritability. Furthermore, 66% of participants identified loss or change in consciousness as a symptom that required hospital admission, while 60% recognized chronic headaches as a critical sign. Conclusion This study revealed the critical need for public health campaigns to improve awareness and understanding of signs of intracranial post-traumatic bleeding. The results highlighted the importance of early medical interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Bioethics Committee of Scientific and Medical Research, Directorate of Health Affairs issued approval (#A01742). Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Alqarni et al.)
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