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BACKGROUND: The term \"cellulitis\" is frequently used to describe a non-necrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues that is typically caused by an acute infection and does not affect the muscles or fascia. Warmth, erythema, tenderness, swelling, and localized pain are the hallmarks of cellulitis. Life-threatening and debilitating outcomes from cellulitis include necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing hypodermitis, abscess formation, septic shock, and, in extreme cases, death. The current study aimed to assess public awareness of cellulitis in the Al-Qunfudhah region, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all residents in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia, during the period from January to March 2024. Data were collected using a pre-structured online questionnaire. The study questionnaire included participants\' demographic data, cellulitis data, and knowledge and attitude towards cellulitis. The final questionnaire was uploaded online using social media platforms by the researchers and their friends until no more new participants were included.
RESULTS: A total of 470 records were analyzed. Among the respondents, the majority were male (n=347, 73.8%), and the highest proportion fell within the age range of 18 to 25 years (n=174, 37.0%). The highest proportion of respondents correctly identified cellulitis as a medical condition affecting the skin and soft tissues underneath it, typically caused by infection or injury (n=278, 59.1%). Additionally, the majority acknowledged that cellulitis can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area (n=240, 51.1%). As for factors associated with awareness of cellulitis, significant associations were found with age group (p=0.031), educational levels (p=0.003), and employment status (p=0.002).
CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high level of awareness of cellulitis among participants, especially highly educated and employed participants. Participants believed that healthcare providers play a crucial role in raising population awareness of cellulitis health problems.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all residents in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia, during the period from January to March 2024. Data were collected using a pre-structured online questionnaire. The study questionnaire included participants\' demographic data, cellulitis data, and knowledge and attitude towards cellulitis. The final questionnaire was uploaded online using social media platforms by the researchers and their friends until no more new participants were included.
RESULTS: A total of 470 records were analyzed. Among the respondents, the majority were male (n=347, 73.8%), and the highest proportion fell within the age range of 18 to 25 years (n=174, 37.0%). The highest proportion of respondents correctly identified cellulitis as a medical condition affecting the skin and soft tissues underneath it, typically caused by infection or injury (n=278, 59.1%). Additionally, the majority acknowledged that cellulitis can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area (n=240, 51.1%). As for factors associated with awareness of cellulitis, significant associations were found with age group (p=0.031), educational levels (p=0.003), and employment status (p=0.002).
CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a high level of awareness of cellulitis among participants, especially highly educated and employed participants. Participants believed that healthcare providers play a crucial role in raising population awareness of cellulitis health problems.
摘要：
背景：术语“蜂窝织炎”通常用于描述皮肤和皮下组织的非坏死性炎症，通常由急性感染引起，不影响肌肉或筋膜。温暖,红斑,压痛,肿胀,局部疼痛是蜂窝织炎的标志。威胁生命和衰弱的结果从蜂窝织炎包括坏死性筋膜炎，坏死性皮膜炎,脓肿形成,感染性休克,and,在极端情况下,死亡。本研究旨在评估Al-Qunfudhah地区公众对蜂窝织炎的认识，沙特阿拉伯。
方法：针对Al-Qunfudhah的所有居民进行了描述性横断面研究，沙特阿拉伯,2024年1月至3月期间。使用预先结构化的在线问卷收集数据。研究问卷包括参与者的人口统计数据，蜂窝织炎数据,以及对蜂窝织炎的知识和态度。最终的问卷是由研究人员和他们的朋友使用社交媒体平台在线上传的，直到没有更多的新参与者被包括在内。
结果：共分析了470条记录。在受访者中，大多数是男性(n=347，73.8%)，最高比例落在18至25岁的年龄范围内(n=174，37.0%)。最高比例的受访者正确地认为蜂窝织炎是一种影响其下方皮肤和软组织的疾病，通常由感染或损伤引起（n=278，59.1%）。此外,大多数人承认蜂窝织炎会引起疼痛，肿胀,患区发红(n=240，51.1%)。至于与蜂窝织炎意识相关的因素，发现与年龄组显著相关(p=0.031)，教育水平（p=0.003），和就业状况(p=0.002)。
结论：这项研究揭示了参与者对蜂窝织炎的高度认知，特别是受过高等教育和就业的参与者。参与者认为，医疗保健提供者在提高人群对蜂窝组织炎健康问题的认识方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
方法：针对Al-Qunfudhah的所有居民进行了描述性横断面研究，沙特阿拉伯,2024年1月至3月期间。使用预先结构化的在线问卷收集数据。研究问卷包括参与者的人口统计数据，蜂窝织炎数据,以及对蜂窝织炎的知识和态度。最终的问卷是由研究人员和他们的朋友使用社交媒体平台在线上传的，直到没有更多的新参与者被包括在内。
结果：共分析了470条记录。在受访者中，大多数是男性(n=347，73.8%)，最高比例落在18至25岁的年龄范围内(n=174，37.0%)。最高比例的受访者正确地认为蜂窝织炎是一种影响其下方皮肤和软组织的疾病，通常由感染或损伤引起（n=278，59.1%）。此外,大多数人承认蜂窝织炎会引起疼痛，肿胀,患区发红(n=240，51.1%)。至于与蜂窝织炎意识相关的因素，发现与年龄组显著相关(p=0.031)，教育水平（p=0.003），和就业状况(p=0.002)。
结论：这项研究揭示了参与者对蜂窝织炎的高度认知，特别是受过高等教育和就业的参与者。参与者认为，医疗保健提供者在提高人群对蜂窝组织炎健康问题的认识方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
