Low awareness of venous thromboembolism among the general population: a call for increased public enlightenment programs.

Okoye, Helen Chioma; Nwagha, Theresa Ukamaka; Ezigbo, Eyiuche D.; Nnachi, Oji; Obodo, Onochie; Nnachi, Oluomachi Charity; Amu, Nneka; Anigbogu, Ikechukwu

doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.3.2159

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“…Correspondingly, they demonstrate a lack of understanding of the signs and symptoms of DVT and PE. These findings are consistent with previous similar studies done among the general population in different countries [10,11]. Another two crosssectional surveys conducted among hospitalized patients in Jordan and Saudi Arabia found that hospitalized patients have poor knowledge of and awareness of VTE [8,9].…”

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Assessment of Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Among Surgical Ward Patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bosaeed¹,

Balubaid²,

Alharbi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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IntroductionVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading source of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients in Saudi Arabia. Currently, there is no literature on VTE knowledge and awareness among hospitalized patients in Saudi Arabia's western region. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the hospitalized patients' awareness and perceptions of VTE and associated thromboprophylaxis in surgical wards in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 301 patients who were admitted to the surgical ward in the Al-Noor Hospital for more than three days, between September and November 2021. ResultsThe study found that patients who had higher education levels, and who were currently or previously receiving pharmacological/non-pharmacological thromboprophylaxis had a significantly higher knowledge score regarding VTE (p = < 0.05). On the other hand, a non-significant relationship was found between knowledge scores and age, gender, the reason for admission, and personal or family history of VTE (p = > 0.05). Spearman's correlation analysis also revealed a highly significant positive correlation between the patients' knowledge and attitude scores (r=0.21, p=<0.001). ConclusionThis study revealed a lack of awareness among hospitalized patients about VTE, clinical presentation, and risk factors. Therefore, we encourage health care providers to educate patients about them.

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Assessment of Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Among Surgical Ward Patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bosaeed¹,

Balubaid²,

Alharbi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…The preexisting literature describing public awareness of VTE was reviewed. [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ] These data were used to develop a validated questionnaire investigating the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of VTE among the general public throughout Saudi Arabia. To facilitate regional, national, and international comparisons, the questionnaire used in the studies conducted by Wendelboe et al ., 2015,[ 2 ] was modified and translated into Arabic using the Brislin back-translation method.…”

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Measurement of the awareness of venous thromboembolism in the Saudi population

AlNujaim

Alaklabi

Alghaihab

et al. 2023

Annals of Thoracic Medicine

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BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) causes significant morbidity and mortality. International studies have suggested poor public awareness of VTE, with a few data from Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and awareness of VTE in the Saudi population. Awareness of other important diseases was also investigated to allow contextualization. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted throughout Saudi Arabia from April to June 2021. A nonprobability, purposive, social media-driven, snowballing sampling technique was used to distribute a validated online questionnaire to Saudi adults (aged over 18 years) from the general population. RESULTS: Of 1226 respondents, 214 were excluded as they were health-care professionals. The majority of the participants were unaware and unconcerned about VTE. They were more aware of other medical conditions such as hypertension. Immobility and old age were frequently recognized as risk factors for VTE. While less than half of the participants were aware that thrombosis is the cause of VTE, most participants correctly identified leg pain and tenderness as symptoms of deep venous thrombosis. The majority of the participants identified chest pain and breathlessness as symptoms of pulmonary embolism. However, leg paralysis and slow, shallow breathing were frequently identified as symptoms of VTE. The majority of subjects disagreed with the statement, “having a blood clot is not considered a medical emergency.“ Awareness of VTE varied significantly with age. CONCLUSION: In Saudi Arabia, the public awareness of VTE is poor. To improve outcomes, public health initiatives must increase awareness, introduce preventive measures, encourage early diagnosis, and ensure compliance with treatment.

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“… 3 However, the awareness of VTE in the general population is found to be very low. “While majority were aware of other medical conditions like a heart attack (96.1%), stroke (97.2%), diabetes (98.2%), HIV/AIDS (98.6%), cancer (97.2%) and malaria (98.2), a minority of the subjects were aware of thrombosis (41.5%) and DVT (33.8%).” 4 Many organizations, associations, alliances, foundations, networks, consortia, and interest groups concerned with thrombosis commit considerable resources to educate the public, patients, and health care providers about thrombosis and improve health care services, research, public policy, and advocacy. 5 It is generally an accepted fact that VTE prevention strategies must be specific and tailored to each patient's individual level of risk.…”

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Using the Caprini Risk Score to Increase Awareness of Venous Thrombus Embolism in the Community: Know Your Score II

Huang,

Tariman,

Simonovich

et al. 2023

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost

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To assess individual participants’ baseline thrombosis risk calculated by Caprini Risk Score (CRS) before injury, illness, or hospitalization occur, to increase the awareness of venous thromboembolism (VTE) by viewing 2 short videos. A cross-sectional study was conducted online between August 2022 and January 2023 in the USA, UK, and India to assess the risk of thrombosis of individuals as a baseline. One nursing practitioner and 4 high school students were on the research team. Descriptive statistical methods were used in data analysis. A total of 928 usable completed questionnaires from 945 participants were analyzed. The mean CRS was 4.93 ± 3.175; 0 to 4 (N = 460, 49.6%), 5 to 8 (N = 394, 42.5%), and 9 (N = 74: 8.0%). History of blood clots (N = 247, 26.6%), <40 years old (N = 133, 52.6%); women on oral contraceptives (N = 324, 34.9%), history of smoking (30%), diabetes (26%), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; 17.3%). Top-level findings: High incidence of family history of thrombosis (26.6%), smoking, diabetes, contraceptives, and IBD. The average CRS (7.9) in patients over 75 years indicates that even a minor surgical procedure may be associated with significant VTE risk. We achieved an important goal by increasing awareness of VTE using this unique method involving high school students and a nurse working with friends and families to complete the CRS assessment. Encouraging the respondents to share information with their personal physicians prior to the event and keep these data in their medical file is a potential valuable source of saving time. This study emphasizes the importance of individuals collecting baseline information prior to illness or hospitalization.

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Low awareness of venous thromboembolism among the general population: a call for increased public enlightenment programs.

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References 11 publications

Assessment of Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Among Surgical Ward Patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Assessment of Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Among Surgical Ward Patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Measurement of the awareness of venous thromboembolism in the Saudi population

Using the Caprini Risk Score to Increase Awareness of Venous Thrombus Embolism in the Community: Know Your Score II

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