Althubait Shorog, Alasmari Alhanouf O, Jurays Najwa S, Abu-Hashrah Ahlam M, Omaish Olaa M, Alasmari Taif K, Alasmari Thikra K, Alqasimi Yusra A
Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 9;16(12):e75420. doi: 10.7759/cureus.75420. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Introduction Neck manipulations, including massages and self-cracking, are common practices, yet public awareness of their potential risks is poorly understood. This study explores public knowledge and awareness of the risks associated with neck manipulations in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design from May 2024 to July 2024, distributing a questionnaire to the adult population in the Southern Region. A convenience sampling technique was used for data collection. The data were initially entered into an Excel spreadsheet for cleaning and subsequently analyzed using SPSS version 27. Results Among the respondents, 154 (39.8%) reported experiencing neck pain, and 196 (50.6%) admitted to engaging in neck manipulation, primarily for comfort (100, 51.0%) or pain relief (35, 17.9%). Despite these practices, 271 (70.0%) were unaware of the serious complications that could result. Most participants performed neck manipulations themselves (39.3%), often learning techniques from social media (75.3%). Key complications identified included neck fractures (44.8%) and paralysis (40.5%), yet awareness of risks like stroke was limited (19.8%). A statistically significant association was found between age and neck pain (p = 0.001). Individuals aged 30-39 reported the highest prevalence of neck pain. By contrast, no significant association was observed between gender and neck pain (p > 0.05). Conclusion There is a critical public knowledge gap regarding neck manipulation complications in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia. The results underscore the necessity for targeted public health interventions to improve awareness and encourage safer practices.
引言
颈部推拿，包括按摩和自行扳颈，是常见的行为，但公众对其潜在风险知之甚少。本研究探讨沙特阿拉伯南部地区公众对颈部推拿相关风险的认知情况。
方法
本研究采用描述性横断面设计，于2024年5月至2024年7月向南部地区的成年人群发放问卷。采用便利抽样技术收集数据。数据首先录入Excel电子表格进行清理，随后使用SPSS 27版本进行分析。
结果
在受访者中，154人（39.8%）报告有颈部疼痛，196人（50.6%）承认进行过颈部推拿，主要是为了舒适（100人，51.0%）或缓解疼痛（35人，17.9%）。尽管有这些行为，但271人（70.0%）并不知道可能导致的严重并发症。大多数参与者自己进行颈部推拿（39.3%），通常从社交媒体学习推拿技巧（75.3%）。确定的主要并发症包括颈部骨折（44.8%）和瘫痪（40.5%），但对中风等风险的认知有限（19.8%）。年龄与颈部疼痛之间存在统计学显著关联（p = 0.001）。30 - 39岁的人群报告颈部疼痛的患病率最高。相比之下，性别与颈部疼痛之间未观察到显著关联（p > 0.05）。
结论
沙特阿拉伯南部地区公众对颈部推拿并发症的认知存在重大差距。研究结果强调了有针对性的公共卫生干预措施对于提高认知和鼓励更安全行为的必要性。
