Awareness of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus among Students in King Faisal University

Abstract

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Objective: to assess knowledge toward Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) among Students of King Faisal University. Subjects and Methods: this is a cross-sectional study enrolling 161 students at King Faisal University to fill a survey on SLE awareness. The study targeted students of computer science, engineering, science and education colleges. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 20. Results: the study reported that 98 students (60.9%) have no idea about SLE. The majority of respondent did not have clear idea regarding diagnostic, treatment and complications of disease. 55.9% respondent had idea that SLE is more prevalent among men. However, this disorder is reported more prevalent in women. Conclusion: this cross-sectional survey indicates that the students have low awareness and some misconception regarding the SLE. Therefore, the awareness programs are needed to increase the awareness about SLE, as these campaigns have proved that public awareness might be helpful to manage and control disease and associated complications.

Awareness of systemic lupus erythematosus among primary health care patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

“…As found in a similar local study, 40% have previously heard the term SLE 10. As well as the second local study, 55.9% have previously heard the term SLE 13. The vast majority had not been diagnosed with SLE and did not know that SLE is not contagious and fatal.…”

“…A 2018 study conducted among students at King Faisal University in Al-Hassa, KSA, found that most students have low awareness and some misunderstandings regarding SLE. Awareness programs are presumed to be able to increase awareness about SLE, as these campaigns have confirmed that greater public awareness may be useful in managing and controlling the disease and its associated complications 13…”

Awareness of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus among Primary Health Care Patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

“…As found in a similar local study [10], 40% have previously heard the term SLE. As well as the 2nd local study [13], 55.9% have previously heard the term SLE.…”

“…A 2018 study conducted among students at King Faisal University in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia found that most students have low awareness and some misunderstandings regarding SLE. Awareness programs are presumed able to increase awareness about SLE, as these campaigns have confirmed that greater public awareness may be useful in managing and controlling the disease and its associated complications [13].…”

Population awareness about systemic lupus erythematosus in the Al-Qassim region, Saudi Arabia

“…Multiple studies suggested that students, patients or the general population had a similar level of information about SLE varying from (40% to 1%). [9][10][11][12][13] Apparently, Assiri et al have reported that the general population in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia, demonstrated better awareness that SLE was an autoimmune disease as nearly 70% of them were sure about it and most (61.2%) of them were aware that it was a life threatening disease. 12 Similarly, our study revealed that 51% of the study population were aware that SLE affects females more than males, with 33% indicating that it could affect multiple organs including kidney, blood, heart, eyes, liver skin, joints and lungs.…”