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ArticleResearch and reports in urology2019

Prevalence and awareness of varicocele among athletes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Albara Hariri, Shahem Abbarh, Aref Ameen, Ahmad Sabra, Ahmad Salman, Yaser Alhulaimi, Mahmoud Aabed, Mohamad Habous, Khaled Madbouly, Saleh Binsaleh

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Article in Research and reports in urology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Albara HaririFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shahem AbbarhFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aref AmeenFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad SabraFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad SalmanFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yaser AlhulaimiFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud AabedFaculty of Medicine, Al-Maarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamad HabousDepartment of Urology and Andrology, Elaj Medical Centers, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Khaled MadboulyDepartment of Urology, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saleh BinsalehDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, binsaleh@ksu.edu.sa.
Alfaisal University · SAKing Saud University · SAPrince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital · SA

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Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the prevalence and awareness about symptoms, and complications of varicocele among athletes (bodybuilding and aerobics exercises) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PATIENTS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study of male athletes aged between 18 and 48 years old was carried out in multiple branches of fitness centers over a period of 13 months in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 382 face-to-face interviews using a predesigned questionnaire were conducted to identify the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice. A randomly selected 48 subjects were examined. Varicocele was diagnosed and graded based on clinical examination and Doppler ultrasonography.

resultsOf the participants, 157 (41%) lacked knowledge and awareness regarding varicocele, its symptoms and complications. Of the examined participants, 22 (46%) were found to have varicocele. No difference in varicocele was found among bodybuilders and aerobic athletes (

conclusionKnowledge about varicocele, its symptoms and complications is poor among male athletes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Varicocele is more common in athletic men who are frequently exercising. Efforts to increase knowledge and enhance awareness of varicocele in young males, in general, are strongly warranted.

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