Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Thyroid Disorders among Population in Taif City, Saudi Arabia

Issa, Lotfi Fahmi; Alotbi, Moayyad Fateh; Algethami, Rami Faleh; Alharthi, Abdulrahman Awadh; Algarni, Faisal Abdullah; Alharthi, Khalid Awwadh; Alosaimi, Majed Adel; Algarni, Sultan; AlGarni, Sawsan Abdullah Awadh

doi:10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59b34432

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“…However, inhabitants of KSA's central and eastern regions had lower levels of knowledge than other regions, at 44% and 46%, respectively. This comes reasonably expected, as a previous study conducted in KSA showed similar correlations; females had better knowledge than males (56% compared to 44%), the unemployed had the worst level of knowledge at 7.6%, and the marital status did not have a significant correlation [3].…”

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Knowledge Assessment Regarding the Differences Between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Among Saudi Arabia’s Adult Population

Mirghani¹,

Alquayr²,

Alanazi³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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IntroductionWorldwide, thyroid diseases are among the most prevalent endocrine disorders. According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH), many thyroid disease cases remain undiagnosed and, as a result, are not treated because the patient has no symptoms or is unaware of them. Hence, this study aims to assess the knowledge about hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism among Saudi Arabia's population. MethodologyA cross-sectional survey was conducted among Saudi adults in five randomly selected regions in Saudi Arabia from December 2022 -January 2023. An Arabic self-administered questionnaire was sent to randomly selected participants via an online link. The questionnaire was composed of four parts: Sociodemographic; knowledge related to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism diseases and their differences; knowledge about the thyroid gland in terms of functions and causes of thyroid dysfunction. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used for data analysis. ResultsOut of 996 participants (66.2% women), 70.1% knew the function of the thyroid gland, 66.4% knew that women are more susceptible to thyroid disease, and 49.5% knew the association between thyroid dysfunction and heart disease. Female sex, higher education, and old age were associated with good knowledge, and no differences were evident regarding nationality and residence. The results showed inadequate awareness regarding thyroid diseases in Saudi Arabia, with some parts of this population being very clearly below average. ConclusionKnowledge regarding thyroid disorders was sub-optimal in Saudi Arabia; older women with higher education had the best knowledge. With even larger samples, we recommend that future studies be made to develop clear and decisive public health strategies that can be implemented at once.

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“…Hyperthyroidism is defined by increased thyroid hormone production and thyroid gland secretion. The leading cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease [3]. Thyroid hormone synthesis is reduced in hypothyroidism, which can be primary (caused by a defect in the thyroid gland) or secondary (caused by pituitary or hypothalamic illness).…”

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Knowledge Assessment Regarding the Differences Between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Among Saudi Arabia’s Adult Population

Mirghani¹,

Alquayr²,

Alanazi³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…These findings indicate lower knowledge levels compared to the reports presented in our study. In contrast, a survey conducted in Taif City [1] revealed that the general population exhibited a good level of knowledge.…”

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“…The thyroid gland is primarily responsible for the secretion of hormones that regulate several physiological processes, such as metabolic rate, cognition, protein synthesis, and the growth and development of children. Additionally, it is responsible for the secretion of calcitonin, an essential hormone involved in the regulation of calcium homeostasis [1]. Both insufficient and excessive levels of iodine have the potential to interfere with the production of thyroid hormones [2,3].…”

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Knowledge and Awareness About Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and Prevention of Thyroid Disorders in the Era of COVID-19 and Their Association With Socioeconomic Status Among the General Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Qutob,

Alhusaini,

Alzmamy

et al. 2023

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BackgroundThyroid dysfunction represents the most commonly observed endocrine illness within the population of Saudi Arabia. Thyroid cancer has been recognized as the second most commonly occurring malignant neoplasm among women in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, there is evidence suggesting that COVID-19 and, to a certain degree, immunization may have an impact on thyroid function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of public knowledge, awareness, and attitudes pertaining to the manifestations and risk factors of thyroid disease. Additionally, the study sought to examine the potential role of COVID-19 as a risk factor and explore preventive measures in the context of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted targeting the Saudi population living in Riyadh aged 18 years and older. A self-administered questionnaire constructed on Google Forms was distributed to the general population using an online platform. The questionnaire consisted of five sections: demographic data, risk factors for thyroid disorders, clinical manifestations, prevention, and history of thyroid disease. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of better knowledge of thyroid diseases. ResultsAmong the 693 participants enrolled, 57.7% were female, and 31.7% were aged between 18 and 25 years. The overall mean knowledge score was 12.2 (SD = 6.57) out of 23 points. Poor knowledge of the risk factors, clinical manifestations, and prevention was observed in 50.4% of the participants. A total of 27.6% had moderate knowledge, and 22.1% had good knowledge levels. Furthermore, only 33.9% of the participants believed that COVID-19 infection was a risk factor. The results of the binary logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals within the age range of 36-45 years, females, and students had a significantly higher level of knowledge compared to other participants (p<0.05). ConclusionThis study revealed that the general population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, lacked adequate knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding the risk factors, clinical symptoms, and prevention of thyroid problems. However, middle-aged individuals, females, and those who were enrolled as students showed a higher level of knowledge. Regarding the pathogenesis of COVID-19, it was observed that all participants had a limited understanding and a lack of awareness. Insufficient public awareness may result in misunderstandings, insufficient identification, and potential oversight of COVID-19-infected patients with thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, it is imperative that healthcare authorities intensify their efforts to broaden the dissemination of information throughout the population.

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“…Hypothyroidism, the most prevalent kind of thyroid dysfunction, affects 4 to 5% of people in developed countries. While more than 12% of the US population develops thyroid malfunction during their life every 5 years, all persons aged 35 and above should be examined for thyroiddiseases (Issa et al, 2021). Previous Saudi researchers found that the knowledge regarding risk-factors and prevention of thyroid illnesses among the Saudi general community was poor in 2019 (Alyahya et al, 2021).…”

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A cross-sectional study among Saudi population's: Knowledge and awareness of thyroid disease

Alamri¹,

Alqurashi²,

Alyami³

et al. 2023

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Background: In the world, one among the most popular widely widespread medical illnesses is thyroid-disorder. People may suffer due to poor knowledge they have about symptoms and risk-factors. This article intends to evaluate the general population's awareness and knowledge of thyroiddisorders in KSA. Methodology: A cross-sectional online survey with different sections based on 'yes', 'no' and 'I don't know' questions was conducted amongst Saudi Arabia's general public, using a pre-designed online questionnaire. Statistical Packages for Software Sciences (SPSS) version 21 was used for all statistical analyses. Results: The research involved 2362 participants, with 53% being female and 47% being male. 40.7% of the participants were between the ages of 21 and 30. Most participants (97.7%) heard of thyroid gland before. 30.9% of study contributors had goodknowledge scores of thyroid-glands while 50.8% had moderate knowledge scores and 18.9% had low knowledge score. A significant association was noted between understanding of thyroid illness with both gender and age. Conclusion: The Saudi general population showed generally a poor level of understanding of thyroid-illness disorders compared to international Figures. Health authorities should arrange more effective health education events to promote the general public's and caregivers' comprehension of the different facets of thyroid problems, as well as the need of early detection and adequate control.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Thyroid Disorders among Population in Taif City, Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge Assessment Regarding the Differences Between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Among Saudi Arabia’s Adult Population

Knowledge Assessment Regarding the Differences Between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Among Saudi Arabia’s Adult Population

Knowledge and Awareness About Risk Factors, Clinical Manifestations, and Prevention of Thyroid Disorders in the Era of COVID-19 and Their Association With Socioeconomic Status Among the General Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A cross-sectional study among Saudi population's: Knowledge and awareness of thyroid disease

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