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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis worldwide and is characterized by the gradual loss of joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, discomfort, and restricted movement. This research aims to assess the knowledge of obese women in the Aseer region regarding OA and its associated risk factors. OA predominantly affects the knees, hands, and hips, with knee OA being particularly significant due to its high incidence rate and early onset in obese women. In Saudi Arabia, there are varying levels of awareness among the population, but no study has focused on obese females. This study seeks to address this gap and enhance the understanding of OA in this demographic. Methodology A cross-sectional research design was employed using a self-administrated questionnaire collected by a group of trained data collectors who distributed the questionnaires throughout the clinics of Aseer central hospital. The questionnaire was divided into two sections. The first section collected demographic data about the participants, and the second section was a 20-item questionnaire about OA and its related risk factors. The study was conducted in the Aseer region. A total of 278 subjects (female) were included in the study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0.1.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results This study analyzed the sociodemographic characteristics of 278 participants. All participants were female, were young to middle-aged adults, and had a collegiate education. On average, participants were overweight, with varying knowledge levels about OA. While some correctly identified symptoms and risk factors. Many participants responded with "I Don't Know" regarding joint stiffness as a symptom (37.7%). Comparing knowledge among different body mass index groups revealed no significant differences, except for misconceptions about the cause of OA among overweight individuals (39.06%). Conclusions This study's findings underscore the practical implications for patient education and healthcare strategies. The varying levels of awareness among obese women in the Aseer region regarding OA emphasize the need for increased education and targeted health promotion interventions. Addressing misconceptions and improving knowledge can enhance treatment plans and contribute to better patient outcomes. Understanding these knowledge gaps is crucial for improving patient education, healthcare strategies, and OA management.
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Background Wound healing has classically been described to occur in three phases, regardless of the mechanism of injury. These phases are the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases. Chronic diseases adversely affect the wound healing process, and more needs to be done for different policies, such as adjustment of drug therapy, diet, or behavior to help rapid wound healing. Diabetes, auto-immune diseases, obesity, malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, chronic renal disease, and cancers are the frequent co-morbidities affecting wound healing. Aim To assess the public knowledge about how common chronic diseases affect wound healing postoperatively in Aseer Region. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study targeting the general population living in the Aseer region for at least a year. Data were collected using a pre-structured electronic questionnaire initiated by the researchers after an intense literature review and experts' consultation. The study questionnaire covered participants' data, smoking and medical history, surgical history, and participant knowledge items. A questionnaire was used as a digital survey and distributed to all participants in a private and anonymous process. Results A total of 502 participants completed the study questionnaire. Participants' ages ranged from 18 to 60 years, with a mean age of 34.6 ± 12.9 years old. A total of 294 (58.6%) participants were males, and 341 (67.9%) were university graduates. Exact 430 (85.7%) know that Supervision and control of Diabetes Mellitus help in wound healing, 369 (73.5%) reported that Chronic diseases delay wound healing, and 449 (89.4%) think that commitment to therapeutic and preventive plans before and after any surgical procedure contributing in rapid wound healing for chronic diseases patients. As for the effect of chronic diseases on a surgical wound, 320 (63.7%) reported delayed wound healing, 241 (48%) knew it may increase the infection, and 186 (37.1%) reported it might Decrease blood supply to the site of a wound. Conclusions In conclusion, the study revealed that more than half of the population in Aseer regions were knowledgeable regarding the effect of chronic diseases on post-optative wound healing, especially for the benefit of a commitment to therapeutic and preventive plans before and after any surgical procedure.
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Background: Lactose intolerance is defined as "Lactose malabsorption with gastrointestinal symptoms." Also, lactose malabsorption can be defined as "Not all ingested lactose was absorbed and that some has reached the large intestine." The common symptoms associated with the maldigestion of lactose are bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Aim: The current study aims to assess knowledge of people awareness of the lactose intolerance disorder and its relation to nutrition and dietary habits in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used targeting all accessible population in Saudi Arabia aging 18 years or more and accept to participate in the study. Data were collected from participants using an online pre-structured questionnaire. The researchers constructed the survey tool after intensive literature review and expert's consultation. The questionnaire covered the following data: participants' socio-demographic data like age, gender, and monthly income. Second section covered participants' dairy products intake with associated symptoms. Third part covered personal and family history of glucose intolerance disorder among the study participants. Awareness was assessed using multiple repose and mutually exclusive questions. Results: A total of 1189 participants fulfilling the inclusion criteria completed the study questionnaire. Participants ages ranged from 18 to 58 years old with mean age of 25.1 ± 12.9 years. Exact of 692 (58.2%) participants were females. Exact of 104 (8.7%) of the study participants reported that they had lactose intolerance disorder which started at the age of 11 to 20 years among 41 (39.4%) and at the age of 21 to 30 years among 36 (34.6%). About 77% of the study participants know that lactose indolence disorder symptoms appear after eating dairy or its derivatives. A total of 45.8% reported that leaky gut syndrome (diarrhoea and bloating) is caused by symptoms that occur with lactose intolerance and 39.4% know lactose intolerance is an uncurable disease. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study revealed that nearly one out of each three persons on Saudi Arabia is knowledgeable regarding lactose intolerance disorder and its related factors and relieving factors. Dairy products use in daily basis was reported among two thirds of the study population with abdominal distention and abdominal pain was the main accompanying symptoms.