Buhalim Mohammed A, Alhussain Mashael A, Alhusain Ibraheem A, Aldaej Omar M, AlAli Yaqin A, Aldrweesh Abdulrahman K, Alshammari Munif M
General Surgery, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
General Practice, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Cureus. 2023 Nov 26;15(11):e49428. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49428. eCollection 2023 Nov.
Obesity is a global health concern associated with a plethora of chronic diseases. Genetic and lifestyle factors play a pivotal role in its development, making it a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In this context, sleeve gastrectomy has emerged as a prominent bariatric surgical intervention, but the level of awareness and knowledge regarding its indications and complications in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is underexplored.
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over one year, from January 2022 to December 2022. The study aimed to assess the level of awareness among adults residing in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia regarding the indications and potential complications associated with sleeve gastrectomy. The study utilized random sampling and distributed a well-designed questionnaire in both English and Arabic. The questionnaire, validated for reliability, covered demographic data, general knowledge of sleeve gastrectomy, awareness of its indications, and knowledge of potential complications.
The study included 1730 participants, with a majority in the 18-25 age group, predominantly female, and possessing a bachelor's degree. Awareness of sleeve gastrectomy was remarkably high, with 99% of respondents having heard of it, but only 50.1% accurately recognized the correct body mass index range for classifying obesity. Knowledge scores revealed 61.7% with poor knowledge, 31% with moderate knowledge, and 7.2% with good knowledge levels. Only 56.1% correctly identified the indications for sleeve gastrectomy. While participants displayed awareness of common complications, such as nutritional deficiencies, knowledge gaps persisted.
This study exposes significant gaps in awareness and knowledge regarding sleeve gastrectomy, particularly concerning its indications and potential complications. It underscores the urgent need for targeted educational initiatives and active healthcare provider engagement in disseminating accurate information. Bridging these knowledge gaps through tailored public health campaigns can empower individuals to make informed decisions about the management of obesity.
肥胖是一个全球健康问题，与多种慢性疾病相关。遗传和生活方式因素在其发展过程中起着关键作用，这使其成为全球医疗系统面临的重大挑战。在此背景下，袖状胃切除术已成为一种重要的减肥手术干预方式，但沙特阿拉伯东部省份对其适应证和并发症的认识和了解程度尚未得到充分研究。
这项描述性横断面研究于2022年1月至2022年12月进行了一年。该研究旨在评估居住在沙特阿拉伯东部省份的成年人对袖状胃切除术的适应证和潜在并发症的认识水平。该研究采用随机抽样，并以英语和阿拉伯语分发了一份精心设计的问卷。该问卷经过可靠性验证，涵盖人口统计学数据、袖状胃切除术的一般知识、对其适应证的认识以及对潜在并发症的了解。
该研究包括1730名参与者，大多数在18 - 25岁年龄组，以女性为主，拥有学士学位。对袖状胃切除术的知晓率非常高，99%的受访者听说过，但只有50.1%准确识别出用于分类肥胖的正确体重指数范围。知识得分显示，61.7%的人知识水平较差，31%的人知识水平中等，7.2%的人知识水平良好。只有56.1%的人正确识别出袖状胃切除术的适应证。虽然参与者对常见并发症如营养缺乏有认识，但知识差距仍然存在。
这项研究揭示了在袖状胃切除术的认识和知识方面存在重大差距，特别是在其适应证和潜在并发症方面。它强调了迫切需要有针对性的教育举措以及医疗保健提供者积极参与传播准确信息。通过量身定制的公共卫生运动弥合这些知识差距，可以使个人能够就肥胖管理做出明智的决定。
