Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia

Medhat Taha; Reman Khader Al-Zubaidi; Fawaz Hassan Al-Barakati; Salwa Lafi Al-Essa; Fatimah Muabred Alhasani; Faisal Hamed Almaqadi; Mohammed Ibrahim Alhazmi; Ali Diafallah Alyehyawi; Nada Mudayni Alamri; Hanan A. Elgendy

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IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 348-354

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia

Medhat Taha, Reman Khader Al-zubaidi, Fawaz Hassan Al-barakati, Salwa Lafi Al-essa, Fatimah Muabred Alhasani, Faisal Hamed Almaqadi, Mohammed Ibrahim Alhazmi, Ali Diafallah Alyehyawi, Nada Mudayni Alamri, Hanan A. Elgendy.

Abstract
Background: Limping in children is a common health issue often seen in pediatric orthopedic clinics and emergency rooms. The causes of limping can vary greatly depending on the child’s age group. Aim of study: This study seeks to assess the awareness and understanding of the Al-Qunfudhah population about the various causes of limping in children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, Saudi Arabia, involving participants aged 18 years and above. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. The sample size, calculated using the Raosoft calculator, included 387 participants. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were employed for data analysis.
Results: The majority of participants were female (62.0%), with a significant portion holding a bachelor’s degree (67.2%) and having children (61.2%). Most participants (71.3%) believed that limping in children could result from various medical causes requiring medical evaluation. Commonly identified causes included sprains and fractures (48.3%), infections such as septic arthritis (45.7%), genetic conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia (56.3%), and vitamin D deficiency (50.9%). There was no significant difference in knowledge levels based on age, gender, educational level, or whether participants had children.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates a high level of awareness among the Al-Qunfudhah population about the causes of limping in children. Ongoing education and awareness campaigns are crucial to ensure early diagnosis and effective treatment.

Key words: Limbing, children, awareness, Al-Quunfudhah, gait.

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Taha M, Al-zubaidi RK, Al-barakati FH, Al-essa SL, Alhasani FM, Almaqadi FH, Alhazmi MI, Alyehyawi AD, Alamri NM, Elgendy HA. Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha M, Al-zubaidi RK, Al-barakati FH, Al-essa SL, Alhasani FM, Almaqadi FH, Alhazmi MI, Alyehyawi AD, Alamri NM, Elgendy HA. Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=235554 [Access: March 17, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha M, Al-zubaidi RK, Al-barakati FH, Al-essa SL, Alhasani FM, Almaqadi FH, Alhazmi MI, Alyehyawi AD, Alamri NM, Elgendy HA. Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha M, Al-zubaidi RK, Al-barakati FH, Al-essa SL, Alhasani FM, Almaqadi FH, Alhazmi MI, Alyehyawi AD, Alamri NM, Elgendy HA. Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2025), [cited March 17, 2025]; 9(2): 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha, M., Al-zubaidi, . R. K., Al-barakati, . F. H., Al-essa, . S. L., Alhasani, . F. M., Almaqadi, . F. H., Alhazmi, . M. I., Alyehyawi, . A. D., Alamri, . N. M. & Elgendy, . H. A. (2025) Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 9 (2), 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha, Medhat, Reman Khader Al-zubaidi, Fawaz Hassan Al-barakati, Salwa Lafi Al-essa, Fatimah Muabred Alhasani, Faisal Hamed Almaqadi, Mohammed Ibrahim Alhazmi, Ali Diafallah Alyehyawi, Nada Mudayni Alamri, and Hanan A. Elgendy. 2025. Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha, Medhat, Reman Khader Al-zubaidi, Fawaz Hassan Al-barakati, Salwa Lafi Al-essa, Fatimah Muabred Alhasani, Faisal Hamed Almaqadi, Mohammed Ibrahim Alhazmi, Ali Diafallah Alyehyawi, Nada Mudayni Alamri, and Hanan A. Elgendy. "Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha, Medhat, Reman Khader Al-zubaidi, Fawaz Hassan Al-barakati, Salwa Lafi Al-essa, Fatimah Muabred Alhasani, Faisal Hamed Almaqadi, Mohammed Ibrahim Alhazmi, Ali Diafallah Alyehyawi, Nada Mudayni Alamri, and Hanan A. Elgendy. "Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.2 (2025), 348-354. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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Taha, M., Al-zubaidi, . R. K., Al-barakati, . F. H., Al-essa, . S. L., Alhasani, . F. M., Almaqadi, . F. H., Alhazmi, . M. I., Alyehyawi, . A. D., Alamri, . N. M. & Elgendy, . H. A. (2025) Public awareness and knowledge of causes of limping in children: a cross-sectional study in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 348-354. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735703210

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