Alrasheed Omer, Alkhawajah Amnah, Alkhalaf Rabab, Alasmari Ziyad Saad, Hakami Mazen Mohammed, Almarhabi Mohammed
Orthopedic Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
J Med Life. 2025 Jul;18(7):678-684. doi: 10.25122/jml-2024-0404.
Genu varum is one of the most common lower limb musculoskeletal variations observed in Saudi Arabia. Understanding parents' knowledge and perceptions of genu varum is essential for identifying gaps in awareness and improving early recognition and management through targeted educational interventions. This study aimed to assess the level of parental knowledge and awareness regarding physiological genu varum in Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Saudi parents aged 18 years or older. Data were collected electronically via Google Forms, ensuring anonymity. The questionnaire, disseminated through various social media platforms, consisted of three sections: demographic information, general knowledge of genu varum, and awareness of physiological genu varum. A total of 1,222 respondents participated, with the majority being female (70.2%). Overall, 52.2% of parents demonstrated poor knowledge, while 47.8% had good knowledge of the condition. Parental knowledge was significantly associated with region, marital status, and having a child diagnosed with genu varum. In contrast, gender, age, income level, and nationality showed no significant influence. The current study revealed that approximately half of the surveyed parents demonstrated adequate knowledge about genu varum, particularly its physiological form and potential consequences. Higher knowledge was associated with being married and having a child with genu varum.
膝内翻是沙特阿拉伯观察到的最常见的下肢肌肉骨骼变异之一。了解父母对膝内翻的认知和看法对于识别认知差距以及通过有针对性的教育干预改善早期识别和管理至关重要。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯父母对生理性膝内翻的认知水平和知晓情况。在18岁及以上的沙特父母中开展了一项基于问卷调查的横断面研究。通过谷歌表单以电子方式收集数据，确保匿名性。通过各种社交媒体平台分发的问卷由三个部分组成：人口统计学信息、膝内翻的一般知识以及对生理性膝内翻的知晓情况。共有1222名受访者参与，其中大多数为女性（70.2%）。总体而言，52.2%的父母知识水平较差，而47.8%的父母对该病症有较好的了解。父母的知识水平与地区、婚姻状况以及有孩子被诊断为膝内翻显著相关。相比之下，性别、年龄、收入水平和国籍没有显著影响。当前研究表明，大约一半的受访父母对膝内翻，尤其是其生理形式和潜在后果有足够的了解。较高的知识水平与已婚以及有膝内翻的孩子有关。
