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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Community Awareness and Perceptions of Genitourinary Malformations: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Ahmad A Al Abdulqader, Haytham Mohammed Alarfaj, Mohammed Saad Bu Bshait, Ahmed Hassan Kamal, Mohammed Nasser Albarqi, Amnah Ali Alkhawajah, Alreem I Alshahri, Abdullah Abduljalil Almubarak, Mariyyah Abdullah Almuhaini, Nawaf Al Khashram and 2 more

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Ahmad A Al AbdulqaderDepartments of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7515-5662
Haytham Mohammed AlarfajDepartments of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Saad Bu BshaitDepartments of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4441-171X
Ahmed Hassan KamalDepartments of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6031-8948
Mohammed Nasser AlbarqiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8510-8659
Amnah Ali AlkhawajahCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.
Alreem I AlshahriCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Abduljalil AlmubarakCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.
Mariyyah Abdullah AlmuhainiCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.
Nawaf Al KhashramDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-6587-3126
Abdullah AlmaqhawiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6035-1230
Ossama Mohamed ZakariaDepartments of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf P.O. Box 400, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4608-8565

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesOn a local and national scale, genitourinary malformations (GUMs) are the second most encountered congenital anomaly in children. GUMs are linked to several risk factors, including maternal co-morbidities and insufficient folic acid. They may also be related to maternal health and care during pregnancy. Expanding our knowledge about these factors is necessary for the development of preventative measures, which could reduce GUM incidence. This study evaluated the local youth's understanding and perceptions of genitourinary anomalies. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis cross-sectional, qualitative, anonymous, questionnaire-based study involved members of the local population, aged 18 years or over. Based on a 5% type I error rate (α = 0.05) and an 80% response rate, a sample size of 481 was determined. The questionnaire was completed by 902 people. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 (IBM).

resultsOver half (57%) of respondents believed that hormonal therapy during pregnancy could increase GUM risk. Moreover, 46% thought that maternal chronic diseases could be another risk factor, while 43% believed that pregnancy-related conditions, such as pre-eclampsia, increased GUM risk. Women had higher odds of high perception scores than men, according to the univariate and multivariate analyses. Most participants (74%) strongly agreed that proper and ongoing prenatal follow-ups are necessary, 69% agreed that premarital medical check-ups are necessary, and 67% believed that optimal nutrition throughout pregnancy is necessary to reduce GUM risk.

conclusionsThe results emphasize the necessity of developing healthcare strategies specifically designed to increase knowledge about GUMs and overcome incorrect community perceptions of risk factors that could also help improve attitudes towards prevention and ultimately reduce the incidence of GUMs.

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