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Prevalence of Raynaud's Phenomenon in Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Mustafa1, Hadeel Alsulaimani2, Abdulrahman Alhaddad3
1Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Unit, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose:
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is defined as frequent ischaemic attacks in the fingers and toes due to vascular vasospasm. Studies have been conducted in many countries worldwide to determine the prevalence of RP. The aim of the current study was to assess the prevalence of RP in the Saudi Arabian population.
Patients And Methods:
An online survey based on international consensus criteria used to diagnose RP was conducted to collect data from individuals from the Saudi population. Participants were considered positive if they had triphasic or biphasic colours of the extremities with cold-related sensitivity. Awareness of RP was also assessed.
Results:
A total of 1025 responses were collected and included in the final analysis. The prevalence of RP was 4.29%, including 22% men and 77% women. The most common age group among women was 26-40 years (36.3%). Familiarity with RP was low, with 56.82% of participants lacking adequate awareness regarding RP. Only 32% of patients with RP reported attending doctor visits regarding symptoms of the disease.
Conclusion:
The RP prevalence in Saudi Arabia is comparable to that reported in the international literature. Public awareness activities should be conducted to increase knowledge about RP.
Trial Registration:
Not applicable.
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