Knowledge and Awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia: Cross Sectional Study among the General Population in Saudi Arabia

Khalifa, Amany M.; Alhejaili, Mawaddah F.; Aledaili, Amirah Homoud Khalaf; Alharbi, Amani M.

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i3.328

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“…We collected the information using a Google form questionnaire. This structured questionnaire used in this study was taken from previous conducted study (Khalifa et al, 2022).…”

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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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“…We collected the information using a Google form questionnaire. This structured questionnaire used in this study was taken from previous conducted study (Khalifa et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Only 53 people (13.3 percent) were aware of the effect illness had on children when both of their parents suffered from it. There was a 97.5 percent consensus among 390 participants about the significance of premarital counseling (Khalifa et al, 2022).…”

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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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“…The data was gathered through the utilization of a questionnaire administered via a Google form. The structured questionnaire employed in this study was derived from a previously completed study (Khalifa et al, 2022).…”

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“…A few 53 individuals, constituting 13.3 percent of the sample, demonstrated awareness regarding the impact of disease on children in cases where both parents were afflicted. According to Khalifa et al (2022), a study involving 390 participants revealed a consensus rate of 97.5% on the importance of premarital counseling.…”

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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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Knowledge and Awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia: Cross Sectional Study among the General Population in Saudi Arabia

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