Open AccessPublic knowledge and awareness about Parkinson's disease in Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Alwaleed Alyamani,
Jammaz A Alarifi,
Abdulmajeed Alfadhel,
Fahad Alfarawi,
Khalid Alshamardl,
Faisal Alassaf,
Mohammed Alyamani,
Fahad Alshahrani
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_335_18
Subject(s) - medicine , arabic , parkinson's disease , disease , population , motor symptoms , cross sectional study , family medicine , limiting , physical therapy , environmental health , pathology , philosophy , linguistics , mechanical engineering , engineering
Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most prevalent neurologic disorders, leading to progressive disability that can be slowed but not stopped by treatment. It is characterized by tremors, slow movements, stiffness in arms and legs, and balance impairment. Despite advancement in treatment, diagnosis, and care of PD patients, lack of adequate knowledge and associated beliefs among the community might have a key role in limiting access to proper treatment and care.