Nourah A Al-Hamdan 1 , Eman A Al-Otaibi 1 , Manal A Al-Mutairi 1 , Malak G Al-Mutairi 1 , Ola A Al-Otaibi 1 , Marwah A Al-Mozeri 1 , Weam K Al-Masaud 1 , Manal A Al-Batanony 1 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the awareness of Saudis in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia on multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 350 Saudis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia between January 2019 and June 2019 using a pre-designed questionnaire including socio-demographic data and questions evaluating knowledge about MS. RESULTS: The majority of studied participants were adult females (74%), between 20-30 year-old (45.1%) and with high education level or above (80.6%). Nearly one third of the studied group had good knowledge regarding MS (31.7%). Half of the studied group knew that central nervous system (CNS) is the system affected by MS, 52% reported that vitamin D deficiency, family history of MS, personal history of autoimmune disease, viruses, and obesity are the factors which increase the risk of developing MS. Approximately, 62.9% knew that blurred and double vision, numbness, paralysis or weakness and difficulty in concentration and memorizing are symptoms of MS. Female participants and those knowing someone having MS had a significant good knowledge level regarding MS than others. Getting knowledge from combined sources from internet or social media; family, friends or neighbors and health workers was significantly more prevalent among those with good knowledge. CONCLUSION: Most of the study participants had limited knowledge regarding MS. Planning health education programs for the public is essential. Copyright: © Neurosciences.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the awareness of Saudis in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia on multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 350 Saudis in Qassim, Saudi Arabia between January 2019 and June 2019 using a pre-designed questionnaire including socio-demographic data and questions evaluating knowledge about MS. RESULTS: The majority of studied participants were adult females (74%), between 20-30 year-old (45.1%) and with high education level or above (80.6%). Nearly one third of the studied group had good knowledge regarding MS (31.7%). Half of the studied group knew that central nervous system (CNS) is the system affected by MS, 52% reported that vitamin D deficiency, family history of MS, personal history of autoimmune disease , viruses, and obesity are the factors which increase the risk of developing MS. Approximately, 62.9% knew that blurred and double vision, numbness , paralysis or weakness and difficulty in concentration and memorizing are symptoms of MS. Female participants and those knowing someone having MS had a significant good knowledge level regarding MS than others. Getting knowledge from combined sources from internet or social media; family, friends or neighbors and health workers was significantly more prevalent among those with good knowledge. CONCLUSION: Most of the study participants had limited knowledge regarding MS. Planning health education programs for the public is essential. Copyright: © Neurosciences.
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Year: 2021
PMID： 33530047 DOI： 10.17712/nsj.2021.1.20200115
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurosciences (Riyadh) ISSN： 1319-6138 Impact factor: 0.906