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PSD primarily impacts men and is linked to risk factors that involve obesity, sedentary behavior, and poor hygiene. Treatment techniques range from drainage to surgical operations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To establish the prevalence of PSD in Saudi Arabia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study used a standardized questionnaire to poll Saudi citizens over 18 from various locations in Saudi Arabia. The sample size was determined using Raosoft\u2019s tool, which yielded 384 participants with a 95% confidence interval and a 5% margin of error. The data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel 2016 and IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 20).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study on the prevalence and risk factors of PSD in Saudi Arabia found that 13.7% of participants reported having or had the condition. The demographic analysis revealed that a significant portion (80.1%) of the population was aged 18\u201325, predominantly students. Notably, 41.5% of participants had a family history of PSD, and 79.2% spent over 6 h seated daily, highlighting prolonged sitting as a crucial risk factor. Additionally, the data indicated a higher prevalence among males and obese individuals. 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