Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Mansour Yousef Alasmari; Saleh Hussain Alshaiban; Ameer M. Mobarki; Riyadh A. Jahlan; Bandar Saleh Rajab; Najla Ali Alshahrani; Nawaf Ali Darbashi; Nadia Ali Ismael Isaway

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Online Published: 12 Dec 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3033-3042

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Mansour Yousef Alasmari, Saleh Hussain Alshaiban, Ameer M. Mobarki, Riyadh A. Jahlan, Bandar Saleh Rajab, Najla Ali Alshahrani, Nawaf Ali Darbashi, Nadia Ali Ismael Isaway.

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Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about gallbladder stones among the general population in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 410 adults. Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method and completed a validated online questionnaire covering demographic data, knowledge about gallbladder stones, and awareness of their complications.
Results: The majority of participants were male (66.1%) and held bachelor’s degrees (69.5%). While a sub-stantial proportion reported some knowledge of gallbladder stones (69.5%), only 25.9% had a comprehensive understanding of the condition. Overall, the median knowledge score was 17 (IQR: 11-23) out of 44. Significant knowledge gaps were identified, especially regarding the gallbladder’s function and non-surgical treatment options. Age (p-value = 0.048), and occupation (p-value < 0.001) were significantly associated with the level of knowledge, while gender, nationality, educational level, and region were not.
Conclusion: The study reveals significant gaps in knowledge and awareness regarding gallbladder stones among the population in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia. Targeted educational programs are necessary to improve public understanding of gallbladder stones, their risk factors, symptoms, and management options, which could lead to better health outcomes and reduce the burden of gallbladder diseases.

Key words: Awareness, complications, gallbladder stones, knowledge, Saudi Arabia

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Alasmari MY, Alshaiban SH, Mobarki AM, Jahlan RA, Rajab BS, Alshahrani NA, Darbashi NA, Isaway NAI. Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari MY, Alshaiban SH, Mobarki AM, Jahlan RA, Rajab BS, Alshahrani NA, Darbashi NA, Isaway NAI. Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=227184 [Access: January 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari MY, Alshaiban SH, Mobarki AM, Jahlan RA, Rajab BS, Alshahrani NA, Darbashi NA, Isaway NAI. Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari MY, Alshaiban SH, Mobarki AM, Jahlan RA, Rajab BS, Alshahrani NA, Darbashi NA, Isaway NAI. Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. IJMDC. (2024), [cited January 14, 2025]; 8(11): 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari, M. Y., Alshaiban, . S. H., Mobarki, . A. M., Jahlan, . R. A., Rajab, . B. S., Alshahrani, . N. A., Darbashi, . N. A. & Isaway, . N. A. I. (2024) Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. IJMDC, 8 (11), 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari, Mansour Yousef, Saleh Hussain Alshaiban, Ameer M. Mobarki, Riyadh A. Jahlan, Bandar Saleh Rajab, Najla Ali Alshahrani, Nawaf Ali Darbashi, and Nadia Ali Ismael Isaway. 2024. Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari, Mansour Yousef, Saleh Hussain Alshaiban, Ameer M. Mobarki, Riyadh A. Jahlan, Bandar Saleh Rajab, Najla Ali Alshahrani, Nawaf Ali Darbashi, and Nadia Ali Ismael Isaway. "Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari, Mansour Yousef, Saleh Hussain Alshaiban, Ameer M. Mobarki, Riyadh A. Jahlan, Bandar Saleh Rajab, Najla Ali Alshahrani, Nawaf Ali Darbashi, and Nadia Ali Ismael Isaway. "Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.11 (2024), 3033-3042. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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Alasmari, M. Y., Alshaiban, . S. H., Mobarki, . A. M., Jahlan, . R. A., Rajab, . B. S., Alshahrani, . N. A., Darbashi, . N. A. & Isaway, . N. A. I. (2024) Assessing public knowledge and awareness of gallbladder stones and associated complications in Southern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 3033-3042. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1730647442

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