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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019

Mazyad Murji Alenezi, Hakem Saud Almutairy, Afaf Nasser Hamoud Alokayli, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alfalah, Hawra Ebraheem Alnasser, Razan Nabil Asiri, Abdullatif Waleed Alarfaj.


Abstract
Background: This study aims to assess the vertigo-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the population of Saudi Arabia and also to determine the risk factors and the rate of vertigo complication among the population of Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: The cross-sectional study was conducted in different regions of Saudi Arabia in 2019. Statistical analysis was carried out on all variables. Pearson's chi-square test was used to evaluate the pairwise relationship between the three endpoints, namely, information, behavior, and practice domain, at a 5% level of significance.
Result: A total of 9.9% of patients showed extreme concern (agreement with all seven statements on the scale of the attitude). Most patients strongly disagreed that medication for the treatment of vertigo should only be taken in consultation with physicians (76.1%) and when suffering from vertigo, when symptoms occur (64.9%), one should remain still and rest. Nonetheless, 65.7% of patients believed that social activities with friends and family should be limited if they suffer from vertigo (strongly agree: 25.3%; agree: 6.6%; strongly disagree:66.0%) and that physiotherapy exercises recommended by the physician/physiotherapist for vertigo care can be performed once in a while if they suffer from vertigo.
Conclusion: This study revealed that there are insufficient trends of understanding, behavior, and practice among vertigo patients, highlighting the need for awareness and scientific education among these patients in Saudi Arabia. Also, healthcare providers should be trained to provide these patients with effective counseling.

Key words: Knowledge, attitudes, practices, vertigo


 
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Alenezi MM, Almutairy HS, Alokayli ANH, Alfalah MA, Alnasser HE, Asiri RN, Alarfaj AW. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. IJMDC. 2020; 4(2): 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250


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Alenezi MM, Almutairy HS, Alokayli ANH, Alfalah MA, Alnasser HE, Asiri RN, Alarfaj AW. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=77703 [Access: March 26, 2024]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250


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Alenezi MM, Almutairy HS, Alokayli ANH, Alfalah MA, Alnasser HE, Asiri RN, Alarfaj AW. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. IJMDC. 2020; 4(2): 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



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Alenezi MM, Almutairy HS, Alokayli ANH, Alfalah MA, Alnasser HE, Asiri RN, Alarfaj AW. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. IJMDC. (2020), [cited March 26, 2024]; 4(2): 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



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Alenezi, M. M., Almutairy, . H. S., Alokayli, . A. N. H., Alfalah, . M. A., Alnasser, . H. E., Asiri, . R. N. & Alarfaj, . A. W. (2020) Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. IJMDC, 4 (2), 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



Turabian Style

Alenezi, Mazyad Murji, Hakem Saud Almutairy, Afaf Nasser Hamoud Alokayli, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alfalah, Hawra Ebraheem Alnasser, Razan Nabil Asiri, and Abdullatif Waleed Alarfaj. 2020. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 4 (2), 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



Chicago Style

Alenezi, Mazyad Murji, Hakem Saud Almutairy, Afaf Nasser Hamoud Alokayli, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alfalah, Hawra Ebraheem Alnasser, Razan Nabil Asiri, and Abdullatif Waleed Alarfaj. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 4 (2020), 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Alenezi, Mazyad Murji, Hakem Saud Almutairy, Afaf Nasser Hamoud Alokayli, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alfalah, Hawra Ebraheem Alnasser, Razan Nabil Asiri, and Abdullatif Waleed Alarfaj. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 4.2 (2020), 403-408. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250



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Alenezi, M. M., Almutairy, . H. S., Alokayli, . A. N. H., Alfalah, . M. A., Alnasser, . H. E., Asiri, . R. N. & Alarfaj, . A. W. (2020) Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to vertigo among newly diagnosed patients in Saudi Arabia, 2019. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 4 (2), 403-408. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576136250





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