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ArticleAnnals of medicine2026

Public knowledge and awareness of osteoarthritis in Makkah and Jeddah: a comparative cross-sectional study.

Ali H Alyami, Abdalmalik T Malki, Deemah M Alharbi, Hasen H Aljadani, Lameas A Wali, Mahmoud A Wazzan, Hamed W Babtain, Awwab A Shahhatalsayed, Abdulelah A Alghamdi, Juman M Almasaad

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Ali H AlyamiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdalmalik T MalkiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Deemah M AlharbiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hasen H AljadaniCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lameas A WaliCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud A WazzanCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hamed W BabtainCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Awwab A ShahhatalsayedCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulelah A AlghamdiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Juman M AlmasaadCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of disability, yet public awareness remains limited. This study assessed OA knowledge in Makkah and Jeddah and compared findings with previous Saudi studies.

methodsA comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2025 among adults in Makkah and Jeddah. A self-administered online questionnaire assessed demographics, information sources, and OA knowledge (score: 0-20). Findings were compared with a 2020 Jeddah survey using overall and item-level knowledge and relevant subgroup scores. The study was IRB-approved (NRJ25/055/4). Analyses were performed using JMP Pro 19 (p ≤ 0.05).

resultsAmong 365 participants, 54.8% were male, and the mean knowledge score was 11.34 ± 3.48. Scores did not differ significantly by education (

conclusionPublic awareness of osteoarthritis in Makkah and Jeddah remains limited despite improvements compared with previous Saudi studies, highlighting the need for targeted education to address persistent misconceptions.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeOsteoarthritisAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSaudi ArabiaSurveys and Questionnairesattitudes(awareness(cross-sectional studies)health knowledgeOsteoarthritispractice)public healthSaudi Arabia

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PMCPMC13580369

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