Awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Among Saudi Arabian Women in 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alzahrani, Razan M; Algethami, Nada E.; Alharbi, Ali H.; Alharbi, Nasser; Abbas, Rootana; Alqthami, Lama M; Alshardi, Ibrahim; Aljaid, Maryam

doi:10.7759/cureus.9768

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“…The detected prevalence aligns with the reported global prevalence of CTS (4-5%) [5]. In comparison to previous studies in Saudi Arabia, the identified prevalence is higher than that reported by Tawakul et al [10] in the Western region (2%), while it is much lower than the previously reported in Al-Majmaah City (14%) [9]. Furthermore, Altraifi et al [13], in Hail City, reported a CTS prevalence of 24.1%.…”

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Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mirghani,

Aljohani,

Alharbi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition when the median nerve is entrapped and compressed within the wrist. It significantly affects the quality of life and work productivity of the affected individuals. Aim This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CTS and the risk factors associated with this condition among the general population in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, and to explore their knowledge of the causes, manifestations, and treatment options. Methods This cross-sectional study included male and female adult residents of Tabuk City aged 18 years and above who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using an online, self-administered questionnaire that was distributed to the public using different social media platforms. Results In this study, the prevalence of CTS was 3.4%. The presence of chronic diseases was a significant risk factor for the CTS (p = 0.003). Participants having chronic diseases were 6.370 times more likely to develop CTS (AOR: 6.370, 95% CI: 2.048 to 19.817). The participants had good levels of awareness about the causes (89.3%), clinical manifestations, and treatment of CTS (92.2%). There was a significant association between the level of knowledge about the causes of CTS and gender (p=0.014). Females (74.3%) showed a higher level of knowledge than males (25.7%). As well, the young (18-25) age group (67.9%) was more significantly aware of the causes of CTS in comparison to the other age groups (p=0.023). Conclusion The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among the adult population in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, was 3.4%, and the significant underlying risk factors were chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis. The level of awareness of CTS was satisfactory.

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“…Few studies are concerned with the prevalence and awareness regarding CTS. Alyousef et al [9] demonstrated a prevalence of 14% in Al-Majmaah City with sufficient awareness of the general population regarding the disorder, while Tawakul et al [10] reported a lesser prevalence of 2% in the western region, with insufficient awareness.…”

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Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mirghani,

Aljohani,

Alharbi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…In our study, mothers’ site of residence (urban or rural) had no significant relationship with their level of SIDS awareness. Alzahrani et al [ 29 ] report shows more knowledge in participants from rural regions than those from urban regions. But previous studies reported those from urban areas had better knowledge.…”

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Evaluation of mothers’ knowledge about infant sudden death syndrome and its risk factors

Hajian,

Tabasizadeh,

Mohamadi

et al. 2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Sudden infant death syndrome is the third leading cause of infant death in the first year of life and is one of the most important health problems around the world. The exact etiology of this phenomenon is not clear yet, but some risk factors, especially prone sleep positions, have been described. Fortunately, by modifying some environmental factors, the SIDS incidence might be decreased. Mothers’ and caregivers’ knowledge about this neglected event could be an important factor in determining SIDS prevalence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the pediatric and neonatal specialty clinic of Bahar Shahroud Hospital in 2020. Five hundred and twenty-seven pregnant women of reproductive age (18 to 45 years) were included in the study. Assessment of mothers’ knowledge was done using a sudden infant death syndrome risk questionnaire. Statistical analysis of data was performed using independent t-test, Chi-square, and logistic regression. RESULTS: The number of 527 pregnant women of childbearing age participated in our study. 81.9% were under 35 years old. According to the study, factors such as maternal age, mother’s level of education, number of pregnancies, and history of previous infant death syndrome had a significant relationship with the mother’s level of knowledge about infant death syndrome. The findings showed that the mother’s age is over 35 years old during pregnancy (CI: 0.95-0.46-OR: 1.53) and the level of education under a diploma (CI: 3.13-1.6: 06, OR: 1.86), and increasing parity is associated with a lower level of knowledge about infant death syndrome. CONCLUSION: According to mothers’ lack of knowledge about SIDS and the availability of simple and cost-effective methods to prevent SIDS, improving mothers’ knowledge about this important event in pregnancy and postpartum, educational sessions are crucial.

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“…An additional nine studies [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] reported prevalence findings for all except one of the target prevalence outcome measures ('bed type/sleep surface' or 'items in sleep space' were the two target outcome measures not reported in these nine studies). Ten papers [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] did not report any measured prevalence data, with the primary aim of these papers being to explore caregiver knowledge or awareness of current safe sleep advice messages or challenges families encounter when implementing safe sleep advice. [33] •…”

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“…A large Japanese study found that parental awareness of smoke exposure, as a risk factor, and breastfeeding, as a protective factor, were both significantly lower (p < 0.001) than awareness of a supine sleep positioning to reduce risk of sudden infant death [85]. In a recent Saudi Arabian study, 64% of caregivers reported not having heard of any SIDS prevention messages; however, despite this, 53.2% correctly stated that babies should be placed on their backs, with only 5.5% stating that babies should be laid on their stomachs [27].…”

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Infant Care Practices, Caregiver Awareness of Safe Sleep Advice and Barriers to Implementation: A Scoping Review

Cole

Young

Kearney

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Modifiable infant sleep and care practices are recognised as the most important factors parents and health practitioners can influence to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant mortality. Understanding caregiver awareness of, and perceptions relating to, public health messages and identifying trends in contemporary infant care practices are essential to appropriately inform and refine future infant safe sleep advice. This scoping review sought to examine the extent and nature of empirical literature concerning infant caregiver engagement with, and implementation of, safe sleep risk-reduction advice relating to Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy (SUDI). Databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Medline, EMBASE and Ovid were searched for relevant peer reviewed publications with publication dates set between January 2000–May 2021. A total of 137 articles met eligibility criteria. Review results map current infant sleeping and care practices that families adopt, primary infant caregivers’ awareness of safe infant sleep advice and the challenges that families encounter implementing safe sleep recommendations when caring for their infant. Findings demonstrate a need for ongoing monitoring of infant sleep practices and family engagement with safe sleep advice so that potential disparities and population groups at greater risk can be identified, with focused support strategies applied.

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Awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Among Saudi Arabian Women in 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Awareness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Adults in Tabuk City of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluation of mothers’ knowledge about infant sudden death syndrome and its risk factors

Infant Care Practices, Caregiver Awareness of Safe Sleep Advice and Barriers to Implementation: A Scoping Review

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