Disc Prolapse Awareness Among Population in Taif- Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Background:-Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PID) is a major cause of disability in developing countries. Aims: The study aimed to investigate the awareness of disc prolapse (DP) among people in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design:-Descriptive cross section study was conducted in different areas in Taif(Taif University, schools, Mall and hospitals)during the period from September to December 2015. Methods and Material:-Thisstudy was done to a sample of 1034 people living in Taif were selected randomly at different areas. A structured questionnaire was designed for data collection by researchers based up on review of literature. It includes 4 parts:The socio-demographic data, Knowledge and awareness about risk factors of (DP), Knowledge of participant about diagnosis of (DP) and Knowledge of participants about protection from (DP). Results:-The sample distributed to 716 (69.2%) male and 318 (30.8) female with common age group 18-28 years by percentage (52.8%), most of participant were Saudi 972 (94.0%) and Universal and education level(60.2%), the married and employee participant represent (51.8%), (50.1%) respectively with office occupation type. Most of sample haven't complaining of (DP) with percentage (81.4%) and (53.8%) of participant have no family history, (66.5%) of participant heard about (DP) and most of them have an information about the risk factors of (DP) with highest percentage (81.6%) regard diagnosis of (DP) most of participant answer MRI is the best modality for diagnosis of (DP) by percentage (61.5%). Also, statistical significant difference between participants complaining of (DP), risk factors and demographic data P:≤0.05. Conclusions:-most of participant haven't complaining of (DP), have no family history, have good knowledge about risk factors and lack of information about diagnosis and protection from (DP).

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“…The questionnaire was in Arabic language obtained from previous study which conducted in Taif city. [2] In the previous questionnaire, we added two questions about treatment and a question about symptoms of disc herniation. Content validity for the questionnaire was done as it was reviewed by three experts for any modification of corrections.…”

“…[1] The major functions of intervertebral disc is mechanical, transferring load coming from the body weight, and muscle contractions by spinal columns and letting the curving, flexion, and contortion. [2] The prevalence show that the people at highest risk of herniated disk aged between 30 and 50 years and the male susceptible more than the female by ratio of 2:1. [1] The most common site of herniated lumbar disc is posterior lateral region.…”

Medical students vs general public awareness regarding disc prolapse in Jeddah

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