背景术语“憩室”是指在胃肠道中存在憩室,但主要位于乙状结肠,用于描述结肠憩室病。憩室,它们是大肠壁上的囊状突起,在全球变得越来越普遍,在发达国家和发展中国家。这种发生率的增加主要归因于饮食和生活方式的变化。提高公众意识可能有助于降低该疾病及其相关并发症的发病率。目的本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯人群中有关憩室炎及其危险因素的知识和意识水平。方法在2024年1月1日至2024年4月1日之间在沙特阿拉伯进行了描述性横断面研究,使用在线问卷调查进行数据收集。目标人群包括18岁至45岁的沙特阿拉伯人,没有憩室炎病史。研究问卷涵盖了参与者的人口统计(西方,中央,南方,东方,北部)地区,知识,憩室炎的认识和实践。结果共有548名符合条件的参与者完成了研究问卷,其中大多数(80.3%;395)来自包括麦加在内的西部地区,麦地那和吉达.参与者年龄从18岁到40岁以上,平均年龄为30.5±11.9岁。与女性相比,男性参与者的比例更高(72.3%),为27.7%。绝大多数研究参与者对憩室炎的知识水平不足(85.9%;471),而只有31(5.7%)对该疾病有足够的知识和认识。报告最多的信息来源包括学习课程(6.4%),媒体(5.3%),和医生(4.7%),而大多数受访者(83.6%)没有来源。结论总之,除了预防策略,目前的研究发现,公众对憩室炎知之甚少,包括其风险因素,临床表现,和诊断过程。公众意识水平的两个重要预测因素是年龄和作为信息来源的医生。
Background The term \"diverticula\" refers to the existence of diverticula in the gastrointestinal tract but is mainly located in the sigmoid colon and is used to describe colonic diverticulosis. Diverticula, which are sac-like protrusions in the wall of the large bowel, are becoming more prevalent globally, in both developed and developing nations. This increase in occurrence is primarily attributed to changes in dietary and lifestyle patterns. Raising public awareness can potentially contribute to a decrease in the incidence of the disease and its associated complications. Aim This study aims to assess knowledge and awareness levels among the Saudi Arabian population regarding
diverticulitis and its risk factors. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia between 1st January 2024 to 1st April 2024 using an online questionnaire for data collection. The target population consists of individuals who are between 18 years and 45, in Saudi Arabia without a history of
diverticulitis. The study questionnaire covered participants\' demographic (Western, Central, Southern, Eastern, Northern) regions, knowledge, awareness and practice of
diverticulitis. Results A total of 548 eligible participants completed the study questionnaire, most of them (80.3%; 395) were from the Western region including Mecca, Medina and Jeddah. Participants\' ages ranged from 18 to more than 40 years with a mean age of 30.5 ± 11.9 years old. A greater percentage (72.3%) of the participants were males compared to the percentage of females, which was 27.7%. The vast majority of the study participants had an inadequate knowledge level about
diverticulitis (85.9%; 471) while only 31 (5.7%) had adequate knowledge and awareness about the disease. The most reported sources of information included study courses (6.4%), media (5.3%), and physicians (4.7%) while most respondents (83.6%) had no source. Conclusion In conclusion, aside from preventive strategies, the current study found that the public knew very little about
diverticulitis, including its risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnostic process. The two significant predictors of public awareness level were age and doctors as information sources.