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ArticleClinics and practice2023

Exploring Understanding of Peripheral Artery Disease among Patients at High-Risk in Saudi Arabia: Results from an Interview-Based Study.

Sultan Alsheikh, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Shirin Alokayli, Sarah Ibrahim Alkhalife, Shahad Jamal Alsahil, Hesham AlGhofili

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Article in Clinics and practice, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Sultan AlsheikhDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11322, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4528-1662
Abdulmajeed AltoijryDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11322, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1868-0265
Shirin AlokayliDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11322, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah Ibrahim AlkhalifeDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11322, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad Jamal AlsahilDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11322, Saudi Arabia.
Hesham AlGhofiliVascular Surgery Department, King Salman Heart Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 11525, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7314-4337
King Saud University · SAUniversity of Toronto · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe level of awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in Saudi Arabia, especially among populations at high risk, is not currently well known. Therefore, our objective was to assess the existing level of awareness among patients who are at high risk of PAD, as well as their comprehension of the disease.

methodAn interview-based cross-sectional study included 1035 participants with risk factors for PAD and collected data on demographics and knowledge domains related to PAD.

resultsThe statistical analysis was performed using

conclusionThis study underscores the inadequate knowledge of PAD among high-risk individuals. Targeted educational initiatives are essential to bridge this knowledge gap, potentially reducing the burden of PAD-related complications and improving patient outcomes. Efforts should focus on raising awareness about PAD, particularly among high-risk populations.

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atherosclerosis diseasehigh-risk populationinterview-based studyknowledgeperipheral arterial diseaseSaudi Arabia

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