Awareness of the Saudi population in Medinah about the complications of sickle cell disease

Alfahl, Samah; Alhakeem, Moroj; Almshhen, Shatha; Sheikh, Zein; Alqelaiti, Amjad; Abdulmaqsud, Mashael; Alhawsah, Suhaylah

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1637784177

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“…While 98 percent of participants in the prior study had heard of SCA, just 88 percent of our participants had (Alfahl et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 67%

“…), 35% said No while 22% said Yes and 42% said they do not know. Comparing to another study as regard it is curable or not: 87% of their participants said No while 2% said yes and 11% said they do not know (Alfahl et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 71%

“…Regarding to type of SCD, most of the participants (87%) knew that it is a blood disorder while (9%) of the remaining participants said they do not know, (2%) thought it is a bone disease. In another previous study: 98% knew that it is a blood disorder while 2% of the remaining participants said they do not know, (0.2%) thought it is an infectious disease and (0.1%) considered it is a cardio-vascular disease (Alfahl et al, 2022). The contributors were-asked about awareness and knowledge about "(SCD) risk factors, most of them 77% thought it is a hereditary disorder, while 12% said they do not know, 5% expected that one can get it from malnutrition and 3% mentioned that it is due to mineral deficiency.…”

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confidence: 85%

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Knowledge and awareness of sickle cell disease among general population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Mighani¹,

Albuhairy²,

Aljohani³

et al. 2023

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Background: A group of inherited blood disorders are known as (sickle cell disease, SCD) that are life-long and afflict millions of people worldwide. This is frequently triggered by factors such as SCD has a global frequency of around 112 per 100,000 people. SCD is most commonly recorded in Sub-Saharan African countries, Saudi Arabia, India, South and Central America and Mediterranean regions. We aimed to measure community SCD knowledge & awareness in the general public in Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study was conducted during the period among general-public in Tabuk, involved a total of 386 persons from Tabuk older than 18 for both gender all nationalities. A structured questionnaire modified from previous literature was used to collect demographic data and the level of awareness regarding sickle cell disease.Results: The study included 386 adult participants in the Tabuk region, Saudi Arabia who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, the majority (47.4%) in the age range (18-25) years. Most of the participants had a good level of knowledge, 24.1% of (18 to 25 years old) and 10.1% of (26 to 35 years old), as well as 7.3% and 6.55% of (36 to 45 years old) and (more than 45 years old), had good knowledge. Conclusion: There was a good level of knowledge about SCD prevalence in KSA among the study participants.

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“…While 98 percent of participants in the prior study had heard of SCA, just 88 percent of our participants had (Alfahl et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 67%

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confidence: 71%

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confidence: 85%

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Knowledge and awareness of sickle cell disease among general population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Mighani¹,

Albuhairy²,

Aljohani³

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“…Conversely, a minority of the remaining participants (9%) expressed uncertainty regarding their knowledge of SCD, while a small proportion (2%) mistakenly believed it to be a condition affecting the skeletal system. In a prior study conducted by Alfahl et al (2022), it was found that 98% of the participants were aware that the condition under investigation is a blood problem. The remaining 2% of participants either expressed uncertainty about their knowledge or held misconceptions about the nature of the ailment.…”

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“…Of the respondents, 35% expressed a negative viewpoint, 22% held an affirmative stance, and 42% indicated uncertainty on the matter. In a comparative analysis, Alfahl et al (2022) found that a majority of participants (87%) expressed the belief that the condition under investigation was not curable. Conversely, a small percentage (2%) indicated that it was indeed curable, while 11% reported uncertainty regarding its curability.…”

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Sickle Cell Illness Awareness among the General Public

Alawlah,

Alsenani,

AlTarky

et al. 2023

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Background: Lifelong ickle cell disease (SCD), a group of inherited blood disorders, afflicts millions of individuals. Sickle cell disease (SCD), with a global prevalence of 112 cases per 100,000 individuals, frequently gives rise to this condition. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) exhibits a high prevalence in various regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, South and Central America, as well as the Mediterranean. We conducted a study in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia to assess the level of public knowledge and awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Methods: The present study employed a cross-sectional observational design, encompassing a sample of 386 individuals residing in Tabuk, who were over the age of 18 and represented both genders and various nationalities. Demographic data and sickle cell disease awareness were obtained through the utilization of a structured questionnaire that was developed from previous research. Results: The present study included a total of 386 adults residing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, who satisfied the predetermined inclusion criteria. Among the participants, 47.4% fell between the age range of 18 to 25 years. The majority of participants had a satisfactory level of knowledge, with 24.1% of individuals aged 18-25, 10.1% of those aged 26-35, 7.3% and 6.55% of individuals aged 36-45, and a significant proportion of participants aged over 45. Conclusion: The survey participants demonstrated a satisfactory degree of understanding on the prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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Awareness of the Saudi population in Medinah about the complications of sickle cell disease

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