Awareness of benign prostatic hyperplasia among Taif city population, Saudi Arabia

Elnemr, Gamal; Altalhi, Adel; Althobiti, Mazen; Althobaiti, Khalid; Alasmri, Mishari

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1571499915

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“…Most Saudi Arabian men (74.2%) knew that BPH is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer. These results agree with those obtained by Elnemr et al, ( 11 ). The relationship between BPH and prostate cancer remains controversial.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…The questionnaire designed for this cross-sectional study was meticulously developed to gauge both the prevalence of self-reported benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the level of awareness regarding BPH among adult men in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered 30-item research form, which was designed after revising several questionnaires from similar published studies, was formulated as the data collection tool ( 11 , 21 , 22 ). To ensure its applicability to our target demographic, the questionnaire underwent a translation process from English to Arabic and back, with a focus on maintaining the integrity and clarity of the questions.…”

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“…As men grow older, the risk of developing BPH also increases. This makes it an important condition to study within the Saudi Arabian context ( 11 ). The limited awareness and cultural considerations in the region may affect the willingness of individuals to seek medical advice and comply with treatment plans.…”

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Awareness and prevalence of self-reported benign prostatic hyperplasia: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

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et al. 2024

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BackgroundBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition in older men, causing significant morbidity. Despite recent progress, essential concerns of the disease remain under-researched. This study aims to assess knowledge and estimate self-reported prevalence of BPH in Saudi Arabian men. Understanding BPH prevalence in Saudi Arabia is essential for healthcare planning, resource allocation, public awareness, early detection, intervention, research, and addressing regional variations.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2022 using a validated questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate statistical methods assessed knowledge of BPH among 559 adult Saudi men (mean age: 47.2 years) and its association with demographic variables.ResultsThe self-reported prevalence rate of BPH for Saudi Arabian men was 12.0%. Most adults (74.2%) were aware that BPH is a risk factor for prostate cancer and 75% were aware of the increased risk of BPH in older people. Furthermore, 44.5% of participants associated nocturia with BPH, while 76.6% related urinary tract infection (UTI) with BPH. The study demonstrated a significant association between BPH awareness and marital status (p = 0.02), level of education (p = 0.02), and employment status (p = 0.04).ConclusionWhile men in Saudi Arabia generally had sufficient knowledge about BPH, there was a knowledge gap regarding certain risk factors like obesity and cardiac diseases. To address this, an educational program should be developed for both the general population and those at high risk of BPH.

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confidence: 94%