Prevalence and risk factors of abdominal hernia among Saudi population

Mohammad Eid M Mahfouz, Raghad Sami Al-Juaid, Mohammad Eid M Mahfouz, Raghad Sami Al-Juaid

Abstract

Objective: Studies assessing prevalence and risk factors of abdominal hernia are scarce in Saudi Arabia, that is why this study aimed to find out the prevalence and risk factors of abdominal hernia among the Saudi Population in 2020.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 500 participants. A pre-designed questionnaire included three sections: Section A consisted of sociodemographic, Section B had items for three dimensions: pain at the site of the hernia or the hernia repair, restriction of activities, cosmetic discomfort; Section C included medical history and other associated risk factors of hernia.

Results: The prevalence of abdominal hernia in our study was found to be 38.8%. The participants in 18-25 years had less prevalence (21.2%). participants with BMI >25 (Overweight and Obese) had higher prevalence than others. The mean EuraHS-QoL score in participants who had abdominal hernia was significantly higher than patients who didn't have AH. Age >40 years, male gender, BMI >25, congenital anomalies, history of abdominal surgery, history of abdominal trauma, family history, grand multipara, chronic cough, chronic bronchitis, and smoking were potential predictive factors of AH.

Conclusion: Abdominal hernia is a common problem in Saudi Arabia. Abdominal hernias are more common in men than women, there is an obvious relationship between obesity, history of abdominal surgery, history of abdominal trauma, family history and hernias. Early diagnosis, easily accessible health facilities and health education are important to prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Keywords: Hernia; KSA; population; prevalence; risk factors.

Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.

Figures

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Prevalence of abdominal hernia in the study
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Comparison of prevalence of EuraHS-QoL score in hernia and non-hernia participants

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