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Sheriff MM, Alotaibi SD, Alharbi GH, Alghamdi MMO, Aljadani NM, Alzahrani HA, Abdulhaq SHM, Mualla Aljuhani BA, Abdulaziz Sultan HM, Ba Rahma AEA, Alghamdi RD, Albishri MM, Eldabai NK, Mohammed Alharbi HA. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Awareness and Practice of the Use of Supplemental Vitamin C, Arginine, and Zinc in Managing Wounds Among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e51235. [PMID: 38283517 PMCID: PMC10821765 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction The intricate connection between nutrition and compromised wound healing exposes patients to heightened risks of pressure ulcers, infections, and delayed recovery from wounds or traumatic injuries. In-depth scientific investigations have shed light on the potential of specialized nutritional supplements, combined with regular wound care, to significantly boost the management of pressure ulcers and the wound healing process. The study focuses on supplemental Vitamin C, Arginine, and Zinc due to their established roles in wound healing, aiming to assess the awareness and practice of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia regarding these essential nutrients for effective wound management. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess awareness and practice among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia regarding the use of supplemental Vitamin C, Arginine, and Zinc in managing wounds. Methods This study adopts a cross-sectional research design to explore the dynamics to assess the awareness and practice among healthcare workers about the use of supplemental Vitamin C, Arginine, and Zinc in managing wounds in Saudi Arabia. The research methodology encompasses developing and validating a questionnaire, data collection, and subsequent analysis. Thorough statistical analyses, encompassing descriptive statistics, validated assessment scales, and inferential statistics, were conducted using SPSS and Microsoft Excel to explore intricacy prevalence and severity relationships with various factors, maintaining a statistical power of 80% at a cutoff value of 0.05. Result In a cross-sectional survey of 510 healthcare professionals, the socio-demographic analysis revealed a predominant hospital workplace (61.56%), with pharmacists representing 10.19%, and comprehensive tabulation of response rates and p-values, while the knowledge and awareness assessment demonstrated varied understanding and perceptions of wound care supplements, including frequent encounters with pressure ulcers or wounds (36.5%), diverse awareness levels for Vitamin C, Arginine, and Zinc, with the collaboration and communication dynamics among healthcare workers, detailed in tabulated response rates and p-values. Conclusion The findings reveal a diverse understanding landscape, with varying levels of awareness, perceived effectiveness, and confidence in applying these supplements.
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Affiliation(s)
- Muazzam M Sheriff
- Microbiology and Immunology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAU
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- Gastrointestinal Oncology Clinical Nursing, National Guard Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAU
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