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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) or clubfoot is known as a deformity characterized by excessively turned-in feet and high medial longitudinal arches. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal abnormalities. It is estimated that approximately 20% of CTEV cases are caused by another congenital disease or syndromic condition.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge about CTEV among the general population in the Makkah region of the kingdom. Methods: This study was a community-based cross-sectional descriptive study carried on by an online questionnaire, previously validated in published studies, among residents in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia who successfully fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Out of the total number of respondents (n=1,987), gender was found to be significantly associated with awareness about CTEV (p-value=0.007) as females tend to have higher awareness levels than males. Having a child with CTEV was found to be significantly associated with awareness level (p-value˂0.001). In addition, university and secondary levels of education are more aware of CTEV than other levels of education (p-value=0.023).
CONCLUSIONS: According to the results, the lack of awareness campaigns may contribute to the low public awareness of CTEV. It is recommended that social media platforms and public campaigns be utilized to increase awareness of CTEV in key locations such as malls. These initiatives may motivate people to seek treatment for their disease as early as possible. In addition, early management of CTEV is less invasive and leads to better patient outcomes when followed up regularly.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge about CTEV among the general population in the Makkah region of the kingdom. Methods: This study was a community-based cross-sectional descriptive study carried on by an online questionnaire, previously validated in published studies, among residents in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia who successfully fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Out of the total number of respondents (n=1,987), gender was found to be significantly associated with awareness about CTEV (p-value=0.007) as females tend to have higher awareness levels than males. Having a child with CTEV was found to be significantly associated with awareness level (p-value˂0.001). In addition, university and secondary levels of education are more aware of CTEV than other levels of education (p-value=0.023).
CONCLUSIONS: According to the results, the lack of awareness campaigns may contribute to the low public awareness of CTEV. It is recommended that social media platforms and public campaigns be utilized to increase awareness of CTEV in key locations such as malls. These initiatives may motivate people to seek treatment for their disease as early as possible. In addition, early management of CTEV is less invasive and leads to better patient outcomes when followed up regularly.
摘要：
背景：先天性马蹄内翻足（CTEV）或马蹄内翻足是一种畸形，其特征是脚过度翻转和内侧纵弓高。它是最常见的肌肉骨骼异常之一。据估计，大约20％的CTEV病例是由另一种先天性疾病或综合症引起的。
目的：本研究的目的是评估王国麦加地区普通人群中有关CTEV的知识。方法：本研究是一项基于社区的横断面描述性研究，通过在线问卷调查进行，先前在已发表的研究中验证，成功满足纳入和排除标准的沙特阿拉伯麦加地区居民。结果：在受访者总数中（n=1,987），发现性别与CTEV意识显著相关(p值=0.007),因为女性的意识水平往往高于男性.发现患有CTEV的孩子与意识水平显着相关（p值0.001）。此外,大学和中学教育水平比其他教育水平更了解CTEV(p值=0.023)。
结论：根据结果，缺乏宣传运动可能导致公众对CTEV的认识不足.建议利用社交媒体平台和公共活动来提高购物中心等关键地点对CTEV的认识。这些举措可能会激励人们尽早寻求疾病治疗。此外,通过定期随访,早期治疗CTEV的侵入性较小,可获得更好的患者结局.
目的：本研究的目的是评估王国麦加地区普通人群中有关CTEV的知识。方法：本研究是一项基于社区的横断面描述性研究，通过在线问卷调查进行，先前在已发表的研究中验证，成功满足纳入和排除标准的沙特阿拉伯麦加地区居民。结果：在受访者总数中（n=1,987），发现性别与CTEV意识显著相关(p值=0.007),因为女性的意识水平往往高于男性.发现患有CTEV的孩子与意识水平显着相关（p值0.001）。此外,大学和中学教育水平比其他教育水平更了解CTEV(p值=0.023)。
结论：根据结果，缺乏宣传运动可能导致公众对CTEV的认识不足.建议利用社交媒体平台和公共活动来提高购物中心等关键地点对CTEV的认识。这些举措可能会激励人们尽早寻求疾病治疗。此外,通过定期随访,早期治疗CTEV的侵入性较小,可获得更好的患者结局.
