An Evaluation of Knowledge regarding Surgical Treatment of Obesity among Final Year Medical Students and Recent Graduate Physicians from King Abdulaziz University

Nawawi, A; Arab, Fatima; Linjawi, Hasan Abdulrahman; Fallatah, Hawazin; Alkhaibari, Rana; Jamal, Wisam

doi:10.15694/mep.2017.000012

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“…They accounted, 41% and 64.8% of the patients who have heard about the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy. Another study conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [18], indicated that among 298 medical students, 73% and 78.9% of them were able to distinguish the correct indications and complications of bariatric surgery which were slightly higher than our report. Although, it is expected that the knowledge of medical students is better than the general population.…”

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General Public Awareness about the Indications and Complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Alolayan

Aldubayyan

Al-Dhohayan

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Sleeve gastrectomy has become prevalent worldwide regardless of the patient’s awareness about the indications and complications. That would affect their judgment and decision. AIM: This study aimed to assess the level of awareness about indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy in the general public at Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia in 2021. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study conducted among the general public living in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Using a convenience sampling technique to select the participants as a representative sample for the general population. The target population will include all Saudis, who live in Al-Qassim and aged above 18 years, and will exclude who does not live in al-Qassim, age under 18 years, non-Saudi, who does not complete the questionnaire and who refuse to participate. The data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Questionnaires include; demographic characteristics, general awareness about sleeve gastrectomy, and awareness toward the indication and complication of sleeve gastrectomy. All statistical analyses were performed using Statistical Packages for Software Sciences version 26. RESULTS: A total of 1091 respondents took part. The mean age of the respondents was 37.5 (SD 12.9) years old with females dominating the males (87.8% vs. 12.2%). Awareness about the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy constitutes 49% and 82.4%, respectively. In univariate analyses, those who have heard about body mass index (BMI) had greater knowledge of the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy. In a multivariate regression model, gender female was the independent significant predictor of sleeve gastrectomy complications whereas those who heard of BMI was the independent significant predictor of the knowledge toward the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy. CONCLUSION: The general public demonstrated a lack of knowledge regarding the indications of sleeve gastrectomy but their knowledge about complications was better. Better knowledge about BMI comes with a better awareness of the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy.

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General Public Awareness about the Indications and Complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Alolayan

Aldubayyan

Al-Dhohayan

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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“…Moreover, in a study done targeting final year medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which tested their knowledge regarding obesity and bariatric surgeries found that they have a low level of knowledge. [23]…”

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Awareness and knowledge of the obstetric and gynecological impact of bariatric surgery among women in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Alqahtani

Alkhudairi

Aljahli

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background and Aims:Obesity is still a major health issue worldwide and bariatric surgeries are now considered one of the most effective ways to manage morbid obesity. Women who are obese in their reproductive age appear to be representing the majority of the patients seeking bariatric surgeries, accounting for (80%). The aim of this study is to assess women's awareness level of obstetric and gynecological impact of bariatric surgery on their health.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey.Methods:Online survey was used to collect data which was distributed through social media. Questions regarding the level of knowledge were included along with sociodemographic characteristics of the population.Statistical Analysis Used:The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used to conduct the statistics analysis.Results:The survey elicited a total of (457) valid responses that were analyzed. The majority of responses were from married women (66.3%). Most common age group where those from (15 to 24) years. However, nearly about three-quarters of participants were found to have poor knowledge (73.1%) and only small percentage had a good level of knowledge (3.3%) and the rest of the participants were in the moderate group. Further analysis showed that good knowledge was among those who have consulted a physician, underwent bariatric surgery, whom source of information was the internet, and whom had more than one source.Conclusion:The level of knowledge regarding the obstetric and gynecological impact among females was found to be poor in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

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“…[2] In Saudi Arabia, there has been a very rapid increase in obesity rate according to a recently published report that estimated that approximately 75% of Saudi adults are overweight; this is thought to be the highest rate worldwide and has been attributed mainly to diet and sedentary life style. [3] Excess weight increases the risk of many disorders that are associated with high morbidity and mortality, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood cholesterol, hypertension, and coronary heart disease (CHD). It has also been associated with osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, sleep disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and certain malignancies.…”

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Are patients aware of potential risks of weight reduction surgery? An internet based survey

Alamri

Alsadiqi

Dahlawi

et al. 2019

Saudi J Gastroenterol

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Background/Aim: Obesity has become a global health care problem. In Saudi Arabia, up to 75% of adults are reportedly overweight. Morbid obesity has been associated with an increased risk of many comorbidities and mortality. Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment option for morbid obesity. However, there are many concerns regarding the short and long-term complications of weight reduction surgery. It is unclear whether the general population is adequately aware of these risks. Therefore, we aimed to assess awareness of the general population of bariatric surgery complications. Although effective, bariatric surgery has been associated with many acute complications, reported in a range of 0.3% to 8% of operations. Patients and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study between July and August of 2017 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We used a 26-item, Arabic, electronically distributed questionnaire, to examine public awareness of the acute complications of bariatric surgery. Hypothesis testing was used to examine associations. Results: In total, 624 questionnaires were completed electronically. Mean age of participants was 25 (±13.2) and 66% were females. Of the surveyed population, 64% reported being aware of acute complications of bariatric surgery. Participants who had previously undergone a bariatric operation had a higher degree of awareness when compared to those who had not undergone a bariatric operation before (80.4% vs. 61.3%, P < 0.001). Females had higher awareness compared to males (70.8% vs. 52.1%, P < 0.001). Awareness of complications was not statistically different when stratified by level of education ( P = 0.131) but occupation predicted awareness ( P = 0.007). Conclusion: Two-thirds of the general population appears to be aware of the potential acute complications associated with bariatric surgery. Furthermore, awareness seems to be higher in females, individuals who had previously undergone weight reduction surgery, and health care workers.

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An Evaluation of Knowledge regarding Surgical Treatment of Obesity among Final Year Medical Students and Recent Graduate Physicians from King Abdulaziz University

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General Public Awareness about the Indications and Complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

General Public Awareness about the Indications and Complications of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of the obstetric and gynecological impact of bariatric surgery among women in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Are patients aware of potential risks of weight reduction surgery? An internet based survey

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