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Awareness and Management of Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
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Abstract
objectiveThe study sought to assess the level of awareness regarding osteoarthritis and its management.
methodsThis study was cross-sectional, using data from a sample of 389 individuals from the central region of Saudi Arabia. The participants completed an online questionnaire and ensured anonymity. Results: A total of 389 participants made up the sample for this study, which had a predominance of females (56.6%, n=220), a majority aged <50 years (66.6%, n=259), and most of them (51.7%, n=201) weighing 60-80 kg, substantial proportion lived in the Riyadh region (27.5%, n=107), with more than half (59.4%, n=231) having a university education and working in offices (28.3%, n=110). The majority (73.3%, n=285) of participants were married, and a vast majority (87.9%, n=342) were not smokers. The findings revealed that only 32.9% (n=128) of the participants had good knowledge about osteoarthritis. The study found that stiffness (80.2%, n=312) and swelling (97.9%, n = 381) are the most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis; the risk factors for osteoarthritis were genetic factors (79.7%, n=310) and age (91.3%, n=355). The treatment of osteoarthritis identified in the study included exercises such as swimming (85.1%, n=331), physical therapy (86.6%, n=337), and joint replacement surgery (92.0%, n=358). The study established a statistically significant association between age, education level, previous diagnosis of osteoarthritis, family history of osteoarthritis (p = 0.004, 0.001, 0.002, and 0.001, respectively), and level of knowledge about osteoarthritis. However, there was no statistically significant association between gender, marital status, smoking status, previous knee injuries, physical activity level, and the level of knowledge about osteoarthritis (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Overall, the study revealed that 32.9% (n=128) of the participants had good knowledge about osteoarthritis. Participants aged 50-60 years, those with a university and post-graduate level of education, as well as those who had a previous diagnosis of osteoarthritis and those with a family history of osteoarthritis, had greater and better knowledge and awareness about osteoarthritis. Joint stiffness and swelling were identified, as the most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. The risk factors identified in the study were genetic factors and age, while the treatment options noted by the study were exercise, such as swimming, physical therapy, and joint replacement surgery. The study notes the need for enhanced public awareness of the problems associated with osteoarthritis among the Saudi Arabian population.
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