Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Bohamad; Falwah Alrhiman; Abdul Qadeer Memon; Turki Alturki; Nasser Al-Subaie; Ali Albashrawi; Abdullah Almujaljal; Maryam Alkhalaf; Walaa Alamer; Hussain Alsaad

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Online Published: 13 Nov 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(9): 2440-2446

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Bohamad, Falwah Alrhiman, Abdul Qadeer Memon, Turki Alturki, Nasser Al-Subaie, Ali Albashrawi, Abdullah Almujaljal, Maryam Alkhalaf, Walaa Alamer, Hussain Alsaad.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess awareness and knowledge of septic arthritis among the general population in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 391 participants aged 18-87 years in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through an online questionnaire that assessed awareness of septic arthritis’ symptoms, causes, risk factors, and sources of information. The survey was distributed via social media, and informed consent was obtained.
Results: The study found that 34.3% of participants had heard of septic arthritis, with joint pain being the most recognized symptom (68.6%). However, awareness of other symptoms like joint swelling (58.9%), warmth (51.2%), and fever (30.6%) was low. Nearly half of the participants correctly identified bacteria as the leading cause (48.6%), though misconceptions about viral and fungal causes were common. Weakened immunity (41.2%), and joint conditions (38.4%) were the most frequently identified risk factors. Higher education levels (chi-square = 13.661, p-value = 0.018) and employment in the health sector (F = 31.674, p-value < 0.001) were significantly associated with greater awareness, while no significant association was found between awareness and gender.
Conclusion: The study highlighted gaps in awareness and knowledge of septic arthritis in Alahsa. Public health efforts should focus on educating the population, especially through healthcare professionals and online platforms, to promote early diagnosis and treatment. Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of educational campaigns.

Key words: Explore, public awareness, misconceptions, septic arthritis, Saudi Arabia

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Bohamad A, Alrhiman F, Memon AQ, Alturki T, Al-Subaie N, Albashrawi A, Almujaljal A, Alkhalaf M, Alamer W, Alsaad H. Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad A, Alrhiman F, Memon AQ, Alturki T, Al-Subaie N, Albashrawi A, Almujaljal A, Alkhalaf M, Alamer W, Alsaad H. Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=225039 [Access: November 28, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad A, Alrhiman F, Memon AQ, Alturki T, Al-Subaie N, Albashrawi A, Almujaljal A, Alkhalaf M, Alamer W, Alsaad H. Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad A, Alrhiman F, Memon AQ, Alturki T, Al-Subaie N, Albashrawi A, Almujaljal A, Alkhalaf M, Alamer W, Alsaad H. Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, [cited November 28, 2024]; Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad, A., Alrhiman, . F., Memon, . A. Q., Alturki, . T., Al-Subaie, . N., Albashrawi, . A., Almujaljal, . A., Alkhalaf, . M., Alamer, . W. & Alsaad, . H. (2024) Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad, Abdullah, Falwah Alrhiman, Abdul Qadeer Memon, Turki Alturki, Nasser Al-Subaie, Ali Albashrawi, Abdullah Almujaljal, Maryam Alkhalaf, Walaa Alamer, and Hussain Alsaad. 2024. Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad, Abdullah, Falwah Alrhiman, Abdul Qadeer Memon, Turki Alturki, Nasser Al-Subaie, Ali Albashrawi, Abdullah Almujaljal, Maryam Alkhalaf, Walaa Alamer, and Hussain Alsaad. "Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad, Abdullah, Falwah Alrhiman, Abdul Qadeer Memon, Turki Alturki, Nasser Al-Subaie, Ali Albashrawi, Abdullah Almujaljal, Maryam Alkhalaf, Walaa Alamer, and Hussain Alsaad. "Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. Web. 28 Nov 2024 doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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Bohamad, A., Alrhiman, . F., Memon, . A. Q., Alturki, . T., Al-Subaie, . N., Albashrawi, . A., Almujaljal, . A., Alkhalaf, . M., Alamer, . W. & Alsaad, . H. (2024) Exploring public awareness and misconceptions of septic arthritis in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, Online First: 13 Nov, 2024. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729206650

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