The Co-Morbidities and Mortality Rate among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at the Western Region of Saudi Arabia A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-29
Author(s):  
Aisha Al-Ghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Western Region

scholarly journals Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Knowledge among the Community of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyas K. Farran ◽  
Dania S. Waggas ◽  
Tala A. Alkhunani ◽  
Safwan A. Almuwallad ◽  
Rola A. Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Western Region

Abstract Objective Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system that can lead to lifelong disabilities. There is a significant increase in the global incidence of the disease. In Saudi Arabia (SA), the western region has the greatest number of MS cases. However, there is a lack of studies and research to assess public knowledge in the region. Thus, we aim to assess the public's knowledge of MS in Jeddah, SA. Methodology We conducted a cross-sectional study surveying 468 participants from the general population of Jeddah. A validated MS knowledge questionnaire (MSKQ-25) was used. Results Most participants were female 347 (74.1%) with a mean age of 35.73 ± 14.71 standard deviation (SD). MS was found in 14 (3%) of the participants. The average score of the (MSKQ) was 7.42 SD ± 4.568 versus the average score of people with MS with a mean of 13.92 SD ± 3.33 and a p value > 0.001. No significant variation was found in knowledge between gender and age groups, but there was a significant correlation between the educational level and the knowledge level. Conclusion The mean knowledge score was below average, which indicates poor knowledge of MS. Since the western region has the highest number of MS cases in SA, the level of understanding needs to increase. This can be improved by conducting educational programs using various types of media.

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