Table 2 Distribution of question answered for knowledge dimension.
From: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical spondylosis in the general public
Items | N (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Correct | Wrong | Unclear | |
K1. Cervical spondylosis is a clinical syndrome caused by degenerative changes in the cervical intervertebral discs. | 404 (75.37) | 22 (4.1) | 110 (20.52) |
K2. The main symptoms of cervical spondylosis include neck and back stiffness, pain, and radiating pain in the upper limbs. | 422 (78.73) | 32 (5.97) | 82 (15.3) |
K3. Patients with cervical spondylosis may experience symptoms such as numbness and weakness in the limbs, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, tachycardia, and difficulty swallowing. | 392 (73.13) | 23 (4.29) | 121 (22.57) |
K4. Chronic strain of the cervical spine is mainly caused by poor sleeping positions, improper work and posture, excessive physical exercise or neck movements. | 506 (94.4) | 7 (1.31) | 23 (4.29) |
K5. Both a pillow that is too high or too low are considered poor sleeping positions. | 446 (83.21) | 40 (7.46) | 50 (9.33) |
K6. Prolonged periods of desk work with the head lowered, or constantly looking down at a phone, can cause strain on the neck muscles and ligaments, increasing pressure on the cervical intervertebral discs. | 489 (91.23) | 27 (5.04) | 20 (3.73) |
K7. Direct exposure to cold air from air conditioning in the summer may cause the cervical spine to become cold and trigger cervical spondylosis. | 465 (86.75) | 27 (5.04) | 44 (8.21) |
K8. Surgical treatment is necessary for a complete recovery from cervical spondylosis, non-surgical treatment can only provide relief. | 283 (52.8) | 84 (15.67) | 169 (31.53) |
