Ashour Ahmed M, Harbi Maan H, Alorfi Nasser M, Alshehri Fahad S, Wali Saad M, Aldurdunji Mohammed M
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, 11614, Saudi Arabia.
Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2025 May 23;18:1713-1720. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S516785. eCollection 2025.
Frailty, a condition characterized by diminished physiological reserves, is a significant public health concern globally, particularly due to its association with adverse outcomes such as hospitalization, dependence, and mortality. Despite the importance of early detection and prevention, public awareness about frailty remains insufficient, especially in Saudi Arabia.
The purpose of this study was to assess public awareness of frailty and its association with disability, focusing on the socio-demographic factors that influence awareness.
A cross-sectional study design was employed with 1000 participants from urban and rural regions of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding frailty awareness, particularly around its prevention strategies.
A total of 1000 respondents participated in the survey. The majority of participants were males aged 18 to 39. The results indicated significant predictors of frailty awareness, including gender, education level, income, health status, and self-rated health. Frailty preventive techniques were more likely to be known by men, those with greater education, higher income, and better health.
The findings highlight the need for targeted public health campaigns to improve awareness, especially among underrepresented groups. Addressing socio-demographic factors in future interventions may reduce frailty risks and support health promotion and prevention efforts in Saudi Arabia.
衰弱是一种以生理储备减少为特征的状况，是全球重大的公共卫生问题，尤其是因其与住院、依赖和死亡等不良后果相关。尽管早期检测和预防很重要，但公众对衰弱的认识仍然不足，在沙特阿拉伯尤其如此。
本研究的目的是评估公众对衰弱的认识及其与残疾的关联，重点关注影响认识的社会人口学因素。
采用横断面研究设计，对来自沙特阿拉伯城乡地区的1000名参与者进行研究。使用结构化问卷收集数据，以评估他们对衰弱认识的知识、态度和看法，特别是关于其预防策略。
共有1000名受访者参与了调查。大多数参与者为18至39岁的男性。结果表明，衰弱认识的显著预测因素包括性别、教育水平、收入、健康状况和自我评估健康。男性、受教育程度较高、收入较高和健康状况较好的人更有可能了解衰弱预防技术。
研究结果强调需要开展有针对性的公共卫生运动以提高认识，特别是在代表性不足的群体中。在未来的干预措施中解决社会人口学因素可能会降低衰弱风险，并支持沙特阿拉伯的健康促进和预防工作。
