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Knowledge and attitudes of gout patients and their perspectives about diagnosis and management: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Khormi AAM; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam University Medical College, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Basalem AA; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Al Muaddi AMZ; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Alaskar AM; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Algahtani RAS; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Alharbi AS; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Alanazi TDM; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Alqahtani NA; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.; Altamimi AAS; Department of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Source
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101635460 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2050-4527 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20504527 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Immun Inflamm Dis Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background: Gout is a chronic noncommunicable disease that might lead to multiple systemic complications if it is left untreated. The knowledge, attitudes, and perceptives among patients toward the diagnosis and management of gout are important indicators in determining the prognosis and predicting sequelae of the disease. This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perspectives of patients diagnosed with gout toward the disease diagnosis and treatment.
Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at university clinics and local health facilities in central Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the duration between April and August 2022. Pearson χ2 test was used to determine the difference in the proportion of patients who adapt different attitudes and perspectives in terms of their demographic variables. Statistical significance was defined as a p value less than .05.
Results: Two-hundred thirteen patients were involved in this study. The majority of the patients (84.0%) were diagnosed for more than 1 year. The majority of the patients (76.5%) were aged 25-60 years when they were diagnosed with gout. The most common complaint at the time of the diagnosis was joint pain (73.7%). The most commonly reported gout medication treatment being used was allopurinol accounting for 23.0%. The majority of the patients (83.6%) were satisfied regarding the effects of gout management on their job performance, work life, and careers. The vast majority (97.5%) reported that they are satisfied with the health service provided.
Conclusion: The patients diagnosed with gout in Saudi Arabia exhibited a satisfactory level of information, attitude, and perspectives regarding their condition. The participants expressed a significant degree of satisfaction with the impact of gout management on their occupational performance, work-life balance, and professional plans. Additional research is necessary to ascertain the risk factors associated with gout and provide suitable preventative interventions.
(© 2023 The Authors. Immunity, Inflammation and Disease published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at university clinics and local health facilities in central Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the duration between April and August 2022. Pearson χ
Results: Two-hundred thirteen patients were involved in this study. The majority of the patients (84.0%) were diagnosed for more than 1 year. The majority of the patients (76.5%) were aged 25-60 years when they were diagnosed with gout. The most common complaint at the time of the diagnosis was joint pain (73.7%). The most commonly reported gout medication treatment being used was allopurinol accounting for 23.0%. The majority of the patients (83.6%) were satisfied regarding the effects of gout management on their job performance, work life, and careers. The vast majority (97.5%) reported that they are satisfied with the health service provided.
Conclusion: The patients diagnosed with gout in Saudi Arabia exhibited a satisfactory level of information, attitude, and perspectives regarding their condition. The participants expressed a significant degree of satisfaction with the impact of gout management on their occupational performance, work-life balance, and professional plans. Additional research is necessary to ascertain the risk factors associated with gout and provide suitable preventative interventions.
(© 2023 The Authors. Immunity, Inflammation and Disease published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)