An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions of Patients Regarding Hernia and Preference of Surgeons on Use of Mesh in Hernia Repair

Lakshmi, B. V. S.

doi:10.20959/wjpr20175-8400

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“…Additionally good knowledge was also more frequent among them (P = 0.006). Knowledge about hernia can positively affect a patient's attitude and practice toward contacting healthcare before symptoms worsening [16]. This could explain the higher positive attitude and good knowledge among students who have a growing knowledge compared to others.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Hernia among Adults in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia; A CrossSectional Community-Based Study

2022

Ann Case Report

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Background: A hernia is a medical disorder that occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes abnormally throughout a defect in the surrounding walls. Among abdominal wall hernias, the inguinal region is the most common location for these defects. Heavy lifting weights, obesity, pregnancy, and constipation are major risk factors for a hernia. Objectives: were to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes towards hernia among adults in Al-Qunfudhah governorate. Participants and Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted on a simple random sample of adults aged 18 years and more in Al-Qunfudhah governorate. The data collection was done via a validated self-administered an online questionnaire preceded by consent and insured to maintain confidentiality of the participants' data. Results: The study recruited 402 participants, 55.7% of them were males, and 66.7% were aged 18-29 years. About two thirds of the sample (64.9%) were single and university educated (64.4%). Of all participants, 4.2% self-reported having a hernia. Overall, of participants, only 33.8% had good knowledge about hernia. While positive attitude was the predominant 74.6% among respondents. Conclusion: Knowledge levels about hernia in the current study were poor. There was an association between having good knowledge about hernias and being younger, unmarried, and a student. The research population's attitudes were good, and only being a student was associated with a more favourable attitude regarding hernia diagnosis and treatment.

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Hernia among Adults in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia; A CrossSectional Community-Based Study

2022

Ann Case Report

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An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions of Patients Regarding Hernia and Preference of Surgeons on Use of Mesh in Hernia Repair

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Hernia among Adults in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia; A CrossSectional Community-Based Study

Knowledge and Attitude towards Hernia among Adults in Al-Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia; A CrossSectional Community-Based Study

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