Knowledge and Awareness of Parents Regarding Congenital Inguinal Hernia and Its Complications in the Pediatric Population in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Parental awareness of congenital inguinal and umbilical hernias in Saudi Arabia is low, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Health education is crucial for early recognition and timely medical intervention in children.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Surgery
- Public Health
Background
- Congenital inguinal and umbilical hernias are prevalent in children.
- Delayed diagnosis due to limited parental awareness can lead to severe complications.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess parental awareness and knowledge of congenital inguinal and umbilical hernias in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify factors influencing parental awareness.
Main Methods
- A descriptive cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire.
- Survey distributed to parents in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.
- 470 responses analyzed for demographic data, awareness, and knowledge.
Main Results
- Most parents exhibited poor knowledge of hernia symptoms and complications.
- Higher awareness was observed in female parents, those with a family history, and those who noticed swelling in their children (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
- Significant lack of parental awareness regarding pediatric hernias and their complications exists.
- Targeted health education is essential to improve early detection and management.
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