Publications by authors named "Lena Saleh Alsaleem"
Article Synopsis
- Sciatica is a common condition affecting 13%-40% of people in their lifetime, with varying incidence rates, and its exact cause remains unclear; treatment varies based on cultural and socio-economic factors.
- A study surveyed 3,764 adults in Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes about sciatica, revealing that 60.1% had poor knowledge and an average attitude score of 35.8, mostly neutral.
- The study found that higher education levels and urban living were linked to better knowledge and attitudes, indicating a need for awareness programs from healthcare professionals to improve understanding of sciatica among patients.
