Knowledge and attitudes of gout patients and their perspectives about diagnosis and management: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.

Abdulrahman Ali M Khormi Abdulaziz A Basalem Alhaytham M Z Al Muaddi Abdulaziz M Alaskar Rakan A S Algahtani Abdulsalam S Alharbi Tariq D M Alanazi Nawaf A Alqahtani Abdulrahman A S Altamimi

Published in: Immunity, inflammation and disease (2023)

The patients diagnosed with gout in Saudi Arabia exhibited a satisfactory level of information, attitude, and perspectives regarding their condition. The participants expressed a significant degree of satisfaction with the impact of gout management on their occupational performance, work-life balance, and professional plans. Additional research is necessary to ascertain the risk factors associated with gout and provide suitable preventative interventions.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
uric acid
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
mental health
patient reported outcomes
social media
health information