Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude in a Sample of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Association with Disease Activity and Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Salman, Sami D.; SAlnuaimi, Ahmad; Lateef, Nizar Abdul; Kadhum, Rana

doi:10.4236/ojra.2014.44031

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“…The outcomes of this study revealed that the participants' understanding of RA was lacking. In contrast, communities in Egypt, Iraq, Netherlands, and Portugal showed higher knowledge of the condition, with more than half of the research participants knowing of RA [ 15 - 18 ]. The analysis showed that the participants received a mean score of 2.06 out of 15 items regarding general knowledge of RA.…”

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Impact of Mass Media on the General Population's Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Rheumatoid Arthritis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Alrashdi¹,

Alrasheedi²,

Alkhdairi³

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This study aimed to assess the general population's knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), its health consequences, and the impact of mass media on their knowledge and attitudes in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. MethodsA cross-sectional study was used through an online questionnaire to determine the general characteristics of participants and the influence of mass media on their knowledge, attitudes, and fears toward RA. An online pretested and standardized questionnaire was distributed through social media using combined convenience and snowball sampling that targeted the general population residing in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, between 10 January and 11 March 2022. Frequencies and percentages were employed as descriptive statistics. To examine the statistical differences in knowledge scores between various sociodemographic factors, the student's t-test and analysis of variance were used. ResultsA total of 419 participants were included. About 20.3% of the participants were unaware of RA. Mean knowledge showed very low scores of 2.5 ± 2.24 out of 15. There were no significant differences in knowledge when it was compared with different sociodemographic variables, except for marital status and monthly income. There was a positive attitude toward the seriousness of RA. The correlation of knowledge scores with attitude and fear scores showed a poor or negligible correlation (rho= 0.130, p=0.008), whereas, with media influence, there was a low positive correlation (rho= 0.347 p<0.001). ConclusionThis study found that even though our sample population had acceptable views concerning the significance of rheumatoid arthritis, their understanding of the condition was lacking. To promote knowledge of RA and its unfavorable health impact on affected individuals, public awareness initiatives with substantial media influence should be implemented.

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Impact of Mass Media on the General Population's Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Rheumatoid Arthritis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

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Alkhdairi³

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“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may slowly progress over time, which sometimes proves difficult for a patient to manage. Many studies conducted in different geographical places of the world have emphasized the need for patient-oriented disease awareness and education [ 6 , 8 , 9 ]. There is a scarcity of literature concerning RA in Pakistan.…”

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“…Patients in the UK exhibited good knowledge about diagnosis and treatment but lacked knowledge related to the adverse effects of drugs [ 7 ]. Evidence from the region around Pakistan indicated that the knowledge of Iraqi and Pakistani patients was quite low [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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“…Keeping in view the nature of the disease and its consequences, it is important to educate patients about the disease and its management at home. Studies have reported that patient-centered education plays a vital role in increasing disease knowledge [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Several studies have been conducted in the UK with the aim of education literature development for RA patients [ 10 ].…”

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Development of Evidence-Based Disease Education Literature for Pakistani Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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Rheumatoid arthritis affects 0.5% to 1% of the population globally and is one of the most common causes of disability. Patient education plays a key role in improving treatment outcomes. The purpose of this study was to discuss the process involved in designing an evidence-based disease education literature for rheumatoid arthritis patients of Pakistan in Urdu language with culturally relevant illustrations. A study was conducted to develop disease education literature using Delphi consensus, content validity, and patient feedback. A panel of experts comprised of university professors and health care experts, including health practitioners and pharmacists as well as a social scientist, was set up to assess the need. Eight patients were randomly selected and were asked to give their feedback. Their feedback was incorporated in the development process. The entire process was carried out in eight steps. A disease education literature for patients of rheumatoid arthritis was developed and edited in the form of a booklet. The booklet contained evidence-based information that must be provided to patients in both Urdu and English languages with culturally relevant illustrations. The availability of such literature is significant, as it enables the patients to seek knowledge at home at their convenience. This home-based knowledge support is as helpful as any other means of medical care. The developed literature is planned to be used in further studies which will evaluate its impact in improving knowledge of RA patients.

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“…Patients may have a certain amount of knowledge and concept or their understanding about their disease, but this may be fl awed or overestimated and can never fully or get balance with the expertise of the medical consultation. Overestimating their knowledge about their illness could have two eff ects on patients: it may decrease their motivation to learn more about their condition because by their assessment they already know enough about their illness and have the best knowledge to manage it, and it may lead them to make choices about their health independently [24]. Patients may have multiple views, by careful collection, these views are tried to be more directed and specifi c, and by a discussion of the consequences of chronic illness on patients and the possible role of the level of knowledge, by all of these, patient's understanding of chronic AS illness and its experience will be deepened.…”

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The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Jassim¹,

Majeed²

2020

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sacroiliac joints and spine that may be associated with a variety of extra-spinal lesions. Knowledge acquisition is a complex procedure and depends on patient intelligence, level of education, motivation teaching style and content. Different models have been identified to increase level of knowledge, with educational courses and information booklets among the most common. The aim of the present study is to assess a level of knowledge in sample of Iraqi patients with ankylosing spondylitis, by a self-administered questionnaire. This is a cross-sectional study including 200 Iraqi patients with AS, who have access to the Rheumatology Unit in Baghdad Teaching Hospital. AS Data collection were taking place between November 2017 and September 2018. Socio demographic data were reported including age, residence, marital status, smoking, educational level, occupation and disease diagnosis duration. Patients had undergone an interview with a physician to assess their level of knowledge by a questionnaire, which included 4 knowledge areas: Area A includes general knowledge about AS, comprising etiology, symptoms musculoskeletal and extra musculoskeletal, and laboratory blood tests. Area B includes immuno-genetics test (HLA.B27 antigen) and inheritance. Area C includes general management, including pharmacological treatment and its side effects, physical therapy and exercise (exercise type & proper duration and its role in treatment). Area D includes joints protection, pacing and priorities. The clinical and demographic data analyzed using descriptive statistics. The mean total questionnaire score is 16.28 SD +- 2.49, range (2 – 26). There is no significant statistical association between the mean total score and the gender (P value = 0.14), age (P value 0.93), marital status (P value 0.73), smoking (P value 0.65), residence (P value 0.56), and BMI (P value 0.23), While there is a highly significant statistical relationship between mean total score and the level of education (P value 0.0004), and occupation (P value 0.0026). For Area A, the mean achieved score is 3.63 +- SD 1.61, maximum possible score is 8. For Area B, the mean achieved score is 0.26 +-SD 0.51, the maximum possible score is 2. For Area C, the mean achieved score is 9.53 +- SD 2.42, maximum possible score is 15. Area D, the mean achieved score is 2.87 +- SD 1.06, the maximum possible score is 4. The study showed that AS Iraqi patients have low level of knowledge, unawareness and wrong thoughts about specific aspects of their disease, which may reinforce the recommendation of this study.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude in a Sample of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Association with Disease Activity and Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 4 publications

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Impact of Mass Media on the General Population's Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Rheumatoid Arthritis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Impact of Mass Media on the General Population's Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Rheumatoid Arthritis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Development of Evidence-Based Disease Education Literature for Pakistani Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

The Assessment of Knowledge in Sample of Iraqi Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

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