Perception and Awareness about Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children among Pregnant Ladies in the Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Alqarni, Mahdi M.; Shati, Ayed A.; Alqahtani, Youssef A.; Alhifzi, Wafaa Sulaiman; Alhifzi, Wael S.; Saleh, Rasha S. Al; Alqahtani, Nada; Alshehri, Mohammed

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“…The majority had a low knowledge level regarding DDH (72.8%), and only 5.1% had a high knowledge level, which is concerning considering surgical treatment of neglected DDH cases represents 30% of the surgical practice of pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the country [10]. In our study, females had a significantly higher knowledge score than males (p = 0.026), similar to a local study done among pregnant ladies that showed one-third of the participants had good awareness [13]. Education level was also significantly associated with knowledge score toward DDH (p = 0.01); it was observed that the higher the education level, the higher the knowledge score.…”

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“…Also, parents who reported having a child screened for DDH had a significantly higher knowledge score than those who did not have a child screened for DDH (p < 0.001). Also, having a first-degree relative with DDH was significantly associated with a knowledge score toward DDH (p < 0.001), this is similar to a study where 71.4% of the females having a child diagnosed with DDH had good awareness levels [13]. Moreover, the main source of knowledge on DDH was from an affected family member [8].…”

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“…In contrast, 30% found it to be a risk factor. Whereas another study in 2021 reported that 6.4% found that breech presentation is a risk factor [13]. Family history is a risk factor for DDH, yet 58% of our participants stated that they are unfamiliar with that, compared to only 21% who know that it contributes to developing DDH.…”

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“…Family history is a risk factor for DDH, yet 58% of our participants stated that they are unfamiliar with that, compared to only 21% who know that it contributes to developing DDH. Similarly, only a minority of Saudi females reported that family history is one of the leading risk factors for DDH [13]. Moreover, 63.80% of our participants were unaware that being a female contributes to developing DDH.…”

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Assessment of Community Levels of Knowledge About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, its Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complications in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Alanazi¹,

Abokhesheim²,

Saqer³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) can involve an immature hip, acetabular dysplasia with or without subluxation, or dislocation of the femoral head. The prevalence of DDH in Saudi Arabia is 10.46 per 1000 live births, highlighting the importance of community knowledge of DDH risk factors and treatment to facilitate early diagnosis, treatment, and avoiding complications. AimOur goal is to assess community awareness of DDH and the knowledge of its risk factors, treatment, and complications among the population in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. MethodsA cross-sectional study on a sample of 412 participants of the general population in the region of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was conducted using the snowball sampling technique of sending invitations via social media. All statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS Statistics v.23 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). ResultsOur results revealed that out of the 412 participants almost half reported never hearing about DDH (45.6%). Breech presentation, family history, and female gender were unknown as risk factors to 63%, 58%, and 63.60% of participants respectively. Around 60% of the participant viewed age as the determining factor for DDH treatment. Additionally, 42.70% of participants reported no knowledge about DDH complications, and 72.8% had a low knowledge level regarding DDH. Significant higher knowledge scores were found in females participants (p = 0.026), participants with higher education level (p = 0.01), healthcare professionals (p < 0.001), parents of children who have been screened (p < 0.001), and participants having a first-degree relative with DDH (p < 0.001). ConclusionOur study revealed that residents of the Riyadh Region were unaware of DDH and their knowledge regarding its risk factors, treatment, and complications was poor. Therefore, it is important to implement DDH awareness campaigns to increase the community's knowledge of all aspects of DDH.

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Assessment of Community Levels of Knowledge About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, its Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complications in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Alanazi¹,

Abokhesheim²,

Saqer³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…A better level of knowledge was observed among multiparous females who had a child with DDH and those who obtained their information through study or work in the medical sector [7]. Some studies assessed the awareness regarding DDH in community categories other than females.…”

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Community Awareness About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in the Western and Southern Regions of Saudi Arabia

Knired,

Zogel,

Darraj

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a disorder in which the hip joint does not develop normally in the pediatric age group. It is caused by a confluence of hereditary and environmental factors. We aimed to examine knowledge and awareness of DDH among the general population of the southern and western regions of Saudi Arabia.Methodology: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in the western and southern regions of Saudi Arabia. This study included adult male and female participants above 18 years of age. Data were collected using a validated electronic questionnaire that was disseminated via social media platforms. All data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY).Results: In this study, 1,232 participants were surveyed in Saudi Arabia. The majority were between 21 and 30 years old (663, 53.8%), unmarried (690, 56%), and had a baccalaureate or diploma certificate (886, 71.9%). Regarding knowledge of DDH, 86.4% of participants had poor knowledge of the causes of DDH, and 740 (60%) had poor overall knowledge of DDH. However, 492 (40%) participants had good knowledge. Respondents with a higher monthly income, those who were mothers, and those who obtained information from social media had a better awareness level. Concerning treatment, 531 (43.1%) participants were unsure about the best treatment for DDH, and 850 (69%) believed that early treatment was better.Conclusions: According to our literature, DDH is highly prevalent among Saudi populations. However, our findings indicate that the majority of the Saudi population residing in the western and southern regions of Saudi Arabia lacks basic knowledge of DDH. All capable facilities, such as medical schools, hospitals, and primary healthcare centers, must impart cultural education about DDH to address this awareness gap.

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Newborn Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of Hip—A Survey for Knowledge and Skills Among Physicians in Delhi-NCR Region, India

Prasad,

Gupta,

Parashar

et al. 2023

Journal of Neonatology

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Introduction Developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) is a developmental disorder leading to life-long disability in child unless diagnosed early and treated well in time. This condition is also included under the screening and early intervention services provided by “Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram” of National Health Mission in India. The present study was done to assess knowledge, perceptions, and self-confidence of pediatricians/neonatologists, obstetricians, primary care physicians (PCPs), and the orthopedic surgeons regarding the newborn screening for DDH. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study used a prestructured validated online questionnaire in English language. Total 158 physicians, practicing in various private and government, teaching, and nonteaching institutions from Delhi-NCR region (54 pediatrician/neonatologists, 60 PCPs, 30 orthopedic surgeons, and 14 obstetricians), responded to the survey. Questions related to biodemographic details, specialty, professional experience, knowledge about the risk factors of DDH, appropriate timing(s) for screening DDH and the modalities used, and natural course of untreated severe and mild DDH were asked. Participants were required to self-assign a grade (score 0-10) for both knowledge and clinical examination skills with reference to screening of DDH. Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 23.0) software. P value <0.05 was considered significant. Results Only 18% pediatricians, 27% PCPs, 20% orthopedic surgeons, and none of the obstetrician could identify all risk factors for DDH ( P = 0.159). Only 24% physicians knew that the natural evolution of untreated severe DDH is bad with need for multiple surgeries throughout life and only 17% knew that the most common natural evolution of untreated mild hip dysplasia at birth is good with minimal functional sequelae without the need for surgery. Only 56% pediatricians mentioned correctly that the first screening for DDH needs to be done at birth before discharge from the hospital. Orthopedic surgeons, obstetricians, and PCPs were comparable to pediatricians in this knowledge ( P ≥ 0.05). Only 52% pediatricians were aware of both Barlow and Ortolani clinical maneuvers and 18% did not know about any of these tests. Among orthopedic surgeons, 60% knew about both these tests and among obstetricians, only 14% knew about both these tests. Self-assigned score for both knowledge and clinical examination skills were unsatisfactory in all groups, the range of median score being 5 to 7 and 2 to 6, respectively. Clinical examination skills scores were significantly lower among obstetricians than the other groups ( P = 0.001; Kruskal-Wallis test). Clinical examination skills scores were significantly lower than the knowledge scores among PCPs, orthopedic surgeons, and obstetricians ( P = 0.001, 0.026, and 0.005, respectively; Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test). Conclusion Knowledge was unsatisfactory among all physicians, regardless of their specialty. Self-assigned scores for clinical examination skills, which is a surrogate of self-confidence and likely to affect the practices, were also unsatisfactory among all physicians, regardless of their specialty. The findings of this study indicate an immediate need of attention for continuing education and handholding of all stakeholders who are directly responsible for screening and early diagnosis of DDH at birth and early infancy. Such a pertinent issue should be incorporated as a core knowledge as well as skill competencies in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education curriculum.

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Perception and Awareness about Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children among Pregnant Ladies in the Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Assessment of Community Levels of Knowledge About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, its Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complications in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of Community Levels of Knowledge About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, its Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complications in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Community Awareness About Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in the Western and Southern Regions of Saudi Arabia

Newborn Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of Hip—A Survey for Knowledge and Skills Among Physicians in Delhi-NCR Region, India

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