Volume 27, Issue 141, November 2023

Awareness of testicular torsion among the residents in Arar City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Amin Khalid Makhdoom^1♦, Irfan Hanif², Sarwar Hussain², Naif Abdullah H Alanazi¹, Muhannad Abdulrazaq Almesned¹, Shehab Ahmed Alenazi²

¹Medical Intern, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia
²Assistant Prof. of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, KSA

^♦Corresponding author
Medical Intern, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Background: Testicular torsion is a urological emergency that demands swift recognition and intervention to prevent testicular loss. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of testicular torsion among residents of Arar City, Saudi Arabia, and explore the influence of sociodemographic factors on this awareness. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. A structured questionnaire, prepared in Arabic, was distributed to 411 participants via online platforms after obtaining ethical approval. The survey collected data on sociodemographic characteristics and assessed awareness and knowledge of testicular torsion, including its status as a medical emergency. Statistical analysis involved chi-squared tests and Ttests, with a significance level of 5%. Results: Of the participants, 37.2% had heard of testicular torsion, while 35.3% recognized it as a medical emergency. Several sociodemographic factors were significantly associated with awareness and knowledge, including sex, age, marital status, educational level, and occupation. Male participants, those aged 18 to 29, single individuals, and those with secondary education or below exhibited higher awareness levels. Participants who were not currently employed displayed the most increased awareness. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to improve awareness and knowledge of testicular torsion among the residents of Arar City. Increasing public understanding of the emergency nature of testicular torsion is crucial to reduce delays in seeking medical care and prevent testicular loss. Healthcare providers, educational institutions, and media outlets can collaborate to develop informative campaigns tailored to specific demographic groups, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

Keywords: Testicular torsion, Emergency, Awareness, Testicular loss, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Science, 2023, 27, e375ms3238

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v27i141.e375ms3238

Published: 10 November 2023