Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude of Future Couples towards Premarital Screening

Hamed, Ekram; Eshra, Dalal; Qasem, Enas; Khalil, Amal

doi:10.21608/menj.2022.254007

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“…It contained four questions and answered with disagree, neutral, and agree. For all three sections of the questions, knowledge, perception, and attitude, less than 50% considered poor, 50%-75% considered fair, and more than 75% considered good (12).…”

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Knowledge, perception, and attitude toward premarital screening among university students in Kurdistan region- Iraq

Mahmood,

Sadraldeen,

Othman

et al. 2024

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BackgroundPremarital screening programs are essential for identifying and providing counseling to couples at risk of transmitting genetic diseases or sexually transmitted infections. Despite their importance, university students’ awareness and knowledge of premarital screening programs remain inadequate. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of university students in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq regarding premarital screening programs.MethodsA cross-sectional survey involving 960 students was conducted from December 2023 to February 2024. The survey assessed participants’ demographics, knowledge, perception, and attitudes toward PMSP using a structured questionnaire.ResultsFindings revealed that a significant portion of participants (39.4%) had poor knowledge of premarital screening programs, 35.9% had fair knowledge, and only 24.7% had good knowledge. Despite limited knowledge, there was strong support for premarital screening programs, with 83.1% agreeing on its importance and 78.8% recognizing the need for premarital awareness. Most participants (65.8%) believed premarital screening programs could reduce genetic diseases, and 65.6% thought it could lower sexually transmitted diseases’ prevalence. Cultural acceptance of marrying relatives was notable, with 59.7% disagreeing with the preference for not marrying relatives. Married participants showed significantly higher knowledge and attitude scores compared to single participants. Gender differences were observed, with males having higher knowledge scores. There were no significant differences in perception and attitude scores based on gender or residential area.ConclusionThe study underscores the need for enhanced educational campaigns to improve premarital screening programs awareness and positively influence attitudes, especially targeting cultural aspects like accepting relative marriages. Comprehensive education and fostering positive attitudes toward premarital screening programs are vital for their broader acceptance and implementation.

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Knowledge, perception, and attitude toward premarital screening among university students in Kurdistan region- Iraq

Mahmood,

Sadraldeen,

Othman

et al. 2024

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“…One of the premarital preparations is carrying out a reproductive health examination known as premarital screening. Research conducted by Hamed et al shows that the majority of women have heard about premarital screening and have positive perceptions and attitudes towards premarital screening (18).…”

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Perceptions of prospective brides about reproductive health in Pauh District on 2023

Yuni Surya,

Joserizal Serudji,

Yuniar Lestari

2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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The concern of prospective brides for reproductive health is still low.This research aims to explore prospective brides and grooms' perceptions of reproductive health. This study was a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The study was conducted at the Community Health Centers and Religious Affairs Office in Pauh District from February to December 2023. The selection of informants was done by purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques, with prospective brides serving as the main informants. Supporting informants included midwives involved in the prospective brides' program and immunization program, nutritionists, several Religious Affairs officials, and speakers from reproductive health counseling. The researcher himself was the instrument of the study, employing data collection methods such as in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews.The analysis results found that prospective brides had a variety of understandings about reproductive health. Some prospective brides had good perceptions and some were less good. These differences were influenced by several factors such as: knowledge, attention, experience, culture owned by the brides.The conclusion of this study is that prospective brides have diverse perceptions in interpreting reproductive health. Unfortunately, this topic have yet to become a significant concern for them. The study hopes to encourage cross-sectoral cooperation from the government, health, and religious sectors to increase the awareness of prospective brides about the importance of these services.

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What is the awareness of rare diseases among medical students? A survey in Bulgaria

Hristova-Atanasova¹,

Искров²,

Aтанасов³

et al. 2023

Orphanet J Rare Dis

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Background Rare diseases (RDs) are life-threatening or chronically debilitating and offer a high level of complexity. The aim of this study is to assess medical students’ knowledge and awareness of RDs as well as their perceptions of potential measures to boost training in RDs. The cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in 2019. The questionnaire contained 12 questions, divided into three main categories: (1) sociodemographic profile; (2) knowledge and awareness of RDs; and (3) attitudes about potential measures to improve training in RDs. Results A total of 1189 medical students completed the survey with an overall response rate of 56.4%. Only 13% of participants knew the correct definition of RDs, and a low overall level of awareness was found with regard to orphan drugs (20.3%) and genetic counselling and testing (0.5%). Respondents believed that society as a whole was largely unaware of RDs as a major public health issue. Students suggested elective courses, and invited lectures by RDs experts, and participation in research projects as the most preferred measures to improve undergraduate training. Conclusions It is crucial to address the gaps in medical students’ knowledge and awareness of RDs. University curricula should consider incorporating different RDs training modalities. It is essential to encourage various stakeholders to play a more proactive role and to collaborate in these activities. Involvement of patient organisations and advocacy groups might enhance students’ knowledge of the challenges faced by people with RDs. Not least, the media should be partners in this important endeavour as well.

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Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude of Future Couples towards Premarital Screening

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Knowledge, perception, and attitude toward premarital screening among university students in Kurdistan region- Iraq

Knowledge, perception, and attitude toward premarital screening among university students in Kurdistan region- Iraq

Perceptions of prospective brides about reproductive health in Pauh District on 2023

What is the awareness of rare diseases among medical students? A survey in Bulgaria

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