Assessing awareness and knowledge level of clubfoot among a rural city population in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Autor: Majed Shaker Alasbali, Abdulaziz Fahad Altammami, Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi, Muhamad Muslim Aljurfi, Abdullah Ibrahim Alhumaidan, Mohammed Riyadh AlKhudhair, Walid Bandar Almuslmani, Yasser Ibrahim Alkhalife
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 55-61 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1097_22
Popis: Purpose: Clubfoot is among the most common musculoskeletal congenital anomalies. Poor understanding of clubfoot can cause lack of awareness that leads to complications in treating this condition because of late medical intervention. This is considered as a significant public health problem, especially in communities where the burden of clubfoot deformity remains unrecognized. We assessed the level of awareness and knowledge on clubfoot among residents of rural areas and determined the knowledge and attitudes of the public toward the risk factors and general consequences of clubfoot. Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted from January to July 2021, included the general population of small city and rural area residents. The participants completed a self-administered survey on the web. The questionnaire was pre-tested in a pilot study to ensure comprehension and ease of administration. Results: Altogether, 41.6% of the participants recognized the scientific name of clubfoot in their native language, whereas 38.9% identified the disorder after they were shown a photograph of it. The most recognized risk factors of clubfoot according to the participants were family history (52.2%), complicated pregnancy (46.5%), and medications (43.4%). Only 8.8% of the participants considered casting the initial treatment of clubfoot. Conclusion: An individual’s residential area plays a role in their level of awareness concerning clubfoot. Our results suggest that many educational interventions for clubfoot must be provided in rural areas, particularly regarding therapeutic options and plans of care.
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