E-ISSN 1658-7820
 

Original Article

Online Publishing Date:
08 / 11 / 2021

 


Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population

Asma Mohammed Alshenqiti, Gadah Abdulrahman Almohammadi, Noura Abdulrahman Farran, Shatha Ahmed Albadawi, Emtenan Farraj Alsaadi, Watin Ebraheem Hashash, Reem Monawer Alharbi.


Abstract
Background: Lumbar puncture (LP) is one of the invasive procedures performed to obtain information about cerebrospinal fluid. This study assesses knowledge and attitudes toward LP among Medina adults, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults, 18 years of age in Medina, Saudi Arabia. An online survey using a self-administrated questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude questions was conducted after randomly distribution among the study subjects during January 2020 to August 2020. The questionnaire was pretested and validated (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.701).
Result: A total of 512 participants were included in this study: 51.3% of the participants were between 18 and 25 years of age; 85.5% were female, and 68.6% had a bachelor’s degree. Most participants (65.6%), regardless of age, educational level, and income level, showed poor knowledge of LP procedures. Among the participants, 29.7% had a poor attitude toward lumbar protective procedures, 69.7% had a good attitude, and only 0.6% had an excellent attitude. A significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude toward lumbar procedures was found (r = 0.186, p < 0.001). Respondents who received their information from a health care worker had the highest level of knowledge (p < 0.001). A significant positive correlation was found between attitude and age; younger participants had a better attitude than older age groups (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: There was inadequate knowledge about LP procedures among the population of Medina, which affected the attitude toward LP procedures. The local health authorities need to implement awareness programs to enhance public knowledge and attitude toward LP procedures.

Key words: Attitude, knowledge, lumbar puncture, Medina, Saudi Arabia


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Asma Mohammed Alshenqiti
Articles by Gadah Abdulrahman Almohammadi
Articles by Noura Abdulrahman Farran
Articles by Shatha Ahmed Albadawi
Articles by Emtenan Farraj Alsaadi
Articles by Watin Ebraheem Hashash
Articles by Reem Monawer Alharbi
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Alshenqiti AM, Almohammadi GA, Farran NA, Albadawi SA, Alsaadi EF, Hashash WE, Alharbi RM. Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. IJMDC. 2021; 5(12): 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769


Web Style

Alshenqiti AM, Almohammadi GA, Farran NA, Albadawi SA, Alsaadi EF, Hashash WE, Alharbi RM. Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=129726 [Access: March 26, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Alshenqiti AM, Almohammadi GA, Farran NA, Albadawi SA, Alsaadi EF, Hashash WE, Alharbi RM. Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. IJMDC. 2021; 5(12): 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Alshenqiti AM, Almohammadi GA, Farran NA, Albadawi SA, Alsaadi EF, Hashash WE, Alharbi RM. Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. IJMDC. (2021), [cited March 26, 2024]; 5(12): 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



Harvard Style

Alshenqiti, A. M., Almohammadi, . G. A., Farran, . N. A., Albadawi, . S. A., Alsaadi, . E. F., Hashash, . W. E. & Alharbi, . R. M. (2021) Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. IJMDC, 5 (12), 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



Turabian Style

Alshenqiti, Asma Mohammed, Gadah Abdulrahman Almohammadi, Noura Abdulrahman Farran, Shatha Ahmed Albadawi, Emtenan Farraj Alsaadi, Watin Ebraheem Hashash, and Reem Monawer Alharbi. 2021. Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 5 (12), 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



Chicago Style

Alshenqiti, Asma Mohammed, Gadah Abdulrahman Almohammadi, Noura Abdulrahman Farran, Shatha Ahmed Albadawi, Emtenan Farraj Alsaadi, Watin Ebraheem Hashash, and Reem Monawer Alharbi. "Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 5 (2021), 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Alshenqiti, Asma Mohammed, Gadah Abdulrahman Almohammadi, Noura Abdulrahman Farran, Shatha Ahmed Albadawi, Emtenan Farraj Alsaadi, Watin Ebraheem Hashash, and Reem Monawer Alharbi. "Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 5.12 (2021), 2074-2082. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Alshenqiti, A. M., Almohammadi, . G. A., Farran, . N. A., Albadawi, . S. A., Alsaadi, . E. F., Hashash, . W. E. & Alharbi, . R. M. (2021) Knowledge and attitude toward lumbar puncture among Medina population. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 5 (12), 2074-2082. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1633208769





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Marginal adaptation of fixed prosthodontics
    Shahad Mohammed Halawani, Sahar Amer Al-Harbi
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(2): 78-84
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.2.7

  • Parasites in central nervous system
    Amal Ahmed Mohamed, Asmaa Mohamed Mansour
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(2): 72-77
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.2.6

  • Non-diabetic retinopathy: a case report
    Hassan F. Alkwikbi, Nabil Mamon Abdelfattah, Haithem Mamon Abdelfattah
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 33-37
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.6

  • Vitamin D deficiency among high school female students in Riyadh
    Sahar Mohsen Aldhafeeri, Fatemah Ibraheem Alrawaji, Abrar Mubarak Algharbi, Alanoud Abdullah Alhessan, Ayat Sami Qabaja, Ghaleah Abdulaziz Alnassar, Ghaliah Ofayn Alsulami, Mashael Belal Alrubaian, Norah Abdulaziz Alhatim, Salehah Salih Alotaibi, Zahra Ali Alkhamees
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 18-23
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.4

  • Prognosis of chronic complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) after multiple events of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
    Baraa Faiez Rajab, Anwar Essa Alamrim, Ali Essa Alamri
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(5): 474-479
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1546551993

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Anti-IL-17 markedly inhibited the in vitro granuloma induced by Schistosoma mansoni soluble egg antigen.
    Asmaa Ezz, Irene S. Gmail, Fatma Elzahraa H. Salem, Rabab Salama, Soad Nady
    IJMDC. 2018; 2(January 2018): 38-46
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.2.1.7

  • Vitamin D deficiency among high school female students in Riyadh
    Sahar Mohsen Aldhafeeri, Fatemah Ibraheem Alrawaji, Abrar Mubarak Algharbi, Alanoud Abdullah Alhessan, Ayat Sami Qabaja, Ghaleah Abdulaziz Alnassar, Ghaliah Ofayn Alsulami, Mashael Belal Alrubaian, Norah Abdulaziz Alhatim, Salehah Salih Alotaibi, Zahra Ali Alkhamees
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 18-23
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.4

  • Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
    Nuha Saad Mobarki, Buthaina Abdullah Almerabi, Ahmad Hattan Hattan
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(6): 561-564
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549060699

  • The knowledge of mothers about children malnutrition and associated factors
    Anas Abdulrahman Aljohani, Mujahid Abdulrahman Aljohani
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(1): 7-11
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1541620358

  • Knowledge and attitude of caregivers of cerebral palsy children in Riyadh city
    Abdulaziz Alruwaished, Baleegh Ali, Lubna Abdullah Alhowaimil , Abaraa adullah Alhowaimil, Najd Abdullah Alhowaimil, Aminah Alessa
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(1): 12-17
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1547833051

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles

  • Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
    Nuha Saad Mobarki, Buthaina Abdullah Almerabi, Ahmad Hattan Hattan
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(6): 561-564
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549060699
    Cited : 34 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among diabetes mellitus patients in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia
    AMohammed Elamin Mukrim, Nujud Muteb D. Alshammari, Wurud Muteb D. Alshammari, Maali Subhi T. Alshammari, Yousef Nasif R. Alshammari, Abdulaziz Sael M. Alshammari, Maisa Hamad F. Alanazi, Abdulelah Abdulrhman F. Alzammam, Muharib Mana M. Alshammari, Slwa Khaled Abu Asyah, Aseel Jamal Alzuhayri, Mushref Saeid Alshammari
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(3): 229-233
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1542576396
    Cited : 8 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self-examination toward breast cancer among female students at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Abdullah Nasser Alomair, Dania Ghazi Felemban, Mohannad Sami Felemban, Jameel Abdullah Awadain, Ammar Saud Altowairqi, Nawaf Fawzan Alfawzan, Fatimah Mohammed Almazayen, Abdulrahman Jalwi Korkoman, Nawaf Saad Alrusayyis
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(2): 429-434
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576668182
    Cited : 8 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Population awareness about rheumatoid arthritis in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia
    Ahmad Ali Hazzazi, Mohssen Hassen Ageeli, Ahmed Ali Muyidi, Abdulaziz Mohammad Abulgasim, Abdullah Ahmad Yateemi, Nabil Alhakami
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(3): 668-675
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576010943
    Cited : 4 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Prevalence and factors associated with depression among health care workers in National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, KSA
    Noor Mohammad AlFahhad
    IJMDC. 2018; 2(September 2018): 92-96
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1526306040
    Cited : 4 times [Click to see citing articles]