Essa Adawi, Naif K Mahzara, Rafa Hadaddi, Seham Ageeli, Tahani Altubayqi, Esaam Moafa, Sultan Althurwi, Alyaj A Hakami, Reem Qahtani, Abdulaziz M Kariri, Sumayyah Jafar, Taif Kobal, Rafa Alqaari
BACKGROUND: Urolithiasis, a common clinical condition, has seen a global increase in prevalence in recent years. Urinary stones are common in hot climate areas like Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and awareness of risk factors for urinary stones in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1000 Jazan adults between January and June 2022. A questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographics, urinary stone diagnosis, and awareness of risk factors...
November 2023: Curēus