Literature DB >> 35440956

Thalassemia screening: Low level of knowledge among unmarried youths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Muhammad Akmal Mohd Nor1, Nur Suhaila Idris1, Maryam Mohd Zulkifli2, Ruzilawati Abu Bakar3, Imran Ahmad4.   

Abstract

Introduction: Thalassaemia is a common genetic blood disorder. Knowledge, awareness, attitude towards, and intention to screen for thalassaemia among Malaysians is poor. Screening for thalassaemia in unmarried individuals plays a key role in preventing thalassaemia major births.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on unmarried individuals aged 18 years and older in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. A questionnaire was used to collect the general data of the participants, their knowledge of thalassaemia, attitude towards thalassaemia, and intention to screen for thalassaemia.
Results: A total of 278 respondents were included in this study. The mean (SD) knowledge score was 8.8 (4.99) out of a possible score of 21, with higher scores indicating better knowledge. The factor associated with good knowledge of thalassaemia was being a professional. Most respondents agreed that unmarried individuals should be screened for thalassaemia before marriage.
Conclusion: In conclusion, knowledge of thalassaemia among unmarried individuals who were not professionals was low. © Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia.

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Keywords:  attitude; intention; knowledge; thalassaemia; unmarried youths

Year:  2022        PMID： 35440956      PMCID： PMC9004431          DOI： 10.51866/oa.31

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Malays Fam Physician        ISSN： 1985-2274


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