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  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip disorder that can lead to dislocation, with a prevalence of 10.46 per 1000 live births in Saudi Arabia, where awareness of the condition is low.
  • * A study conducted with 406 women in Makkah City aimed to assess maternal knowledge and perceptions about DDH, revealing that most participants had poor knowledge of the condition.
  • * The findings indicate significant knowledge gaps that hinder early detection of DDH, suggesting a need for educational campaigns and improved healthcare provider training to enhance awareness and interventions.

Article Abstract

Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders that develop in utero, involving the femoral head and acetabular cup development, ranging from dysplasia to dislocation. The prevalence of DDH in Saudi Arabia is 10.46 per 1000 live births. However, the late presentation of DDH in Saudi Arabia is around 30%, believed to be significantly due to a lack of awareness of the disease among mothers and pregnant women.

Aims: This study aimed to measure maternal perceptions and awareness regarding DDH in children among mothers and pregnant women in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

Method: In total, 406 women participated in an electronic survey. The survey questions were adapted from previously published research, and the questionnaire was available in Arabic.

Results: The age distribution of the participants ranged from below 20 to over 50 years, with the largest group being 31-40 years old. Most of the participants had a university-level education (61.1%). The overall assessment showed a predominance of poor knowledge (41.1%), followed by good knowledge (34.7%), and then medium knowledge (24.1%).

Conclusion: The present study revealed significant knowledge gaps and barriers to the early detection and intervention of DDH among Makkah City mothers and pregnant women. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational campaigns, increased access to screening programs, and heightened healthcare provider knowledge to improve DDH's perception and awareness. Future interventions should focus on addressing these gaps and promoting early detection and intervention strategies to minimize the long-term consequences of DDH.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11504760PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_72_24DOI Listing

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