AlAidarous Hasan A, Alghamdi Twfiq A, Alomari Hassan S, Alomari Ahmed M, Alzahrani Ayman M, Alghamdi Waseem A, Alzahrani Fahad J
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, SAU.
Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 12;16(9):e69246. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69246. eCollection 2024 Sep.
A fractured bone is a medical emergency that causes bone continuity to be partially or completely disrupted. Effective fracture management at accident sites is crucial for minimizing complications and improving outcomes. Despite its importance, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude toward fracture management among residents of Al Baha province and explore the association of this knowledge with demographic factors.
A cross-sectional descriptive study involving 389 participants was carried out employing a structured online self-administered questionnaire that contained sociodemographic information about the participants along with a basic knowledge assessment regarding fractures at accident sites. To investigate relationships between variables, statistical analysis was used, including the Chi-square test.
This investigation revealed a majority of participants demonstrated moderate to high levels of knowledge about fracture management, with 166 (42.7%) classified as having high knowledge and 187 (48.1%) as having moderate knowledge. Meanwhile, four (1%) were found to have poor levels. Significant associations were found between knowledge levels and gender (p = 0.048), residency (p = 0.014), and marital status (p = 0.011). Males, residents of Al Baha, and married individuals showed the highest levels of knowledge. However, gaps were identified in responses related to open fractures and spine injuries.
In conclusion, a study of 389 participants highlights a generally high level of knowledge about fracture management among Al Baha residents, with notable differences linked to demographic factors. While the findings suggest a solid understanding of basic fracture management principles, there are specific areas where knowledge could be improved. Targeted educational interventions, especially those addressing identified knowledge gaps and tailored to different demographic groups, are recommended to enhance public preparedness and response to fractures.
骨折是一种医疗紧急情况，会导致骨骼连续性部分或完全中断。在事故现场进行有效的骨折处理对于将并发症降至最低并改善治疗结果至关重要。尽管其重要性，但本研究旨在评估巴哈省居民对骨折处理的知识水平和态度，并探讨这些知识与人口统计学因素之间的关联。
采用一项涉及389名参与者的横断面描述性研究，使用结构化在线自填式问卷，其中包含参与者的社会人口统计学信息以及关于事故现场骨折的基本知识评估。为了调查变量之间的关系，使用了统计分析，包括卡方检验。
本次调查显示，大多数参与者对骨折处理表现出中等至高知识水平，166人（42.7%）被归类为高知识水平，187人（48.1%）为中等知识水平。同时，发现4人（1%）知识水平较差。在知识水平与性别（p = 0.048）、居住情况（p = 0.014）和婚姻状况（p = 0.011）之间发现了显著关联。男性、巴哈省居民和已婚人士的知识水平最高。然而，在与开放性骨折和脊柱损伤相关的回答中发现了差距。
总之，一项对389名参与者的研究突出了巴哈省居民对骨折处理的普遍较高知识水平，且与人口统计学因素存在显著差异。虽然研究结果表明对基本骨折处理原则有扎实的理解，但仍有一些特定领域的知识需要改进。建议进行有针对性的教育干预，特别是那些针对已确定的知识差距并根据不同人口群体量身定制的干预措施，以提高公众对骨折的准备和应对能力。
