ArticleNeurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)2017
Public awareness of autism spectrum disorder.
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- Knowledge mediates attitude in autism spectrum disorders? Data from Malaysia.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2023Article
- The Jordanian Population's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to Help People with Autism: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Article
- Parents' knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder.Translational pediatrics · 2022Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of Parental Views When Comparing Individual to Group Sports in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder-A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Knowledge and Attitudes toward Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Community Knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Age of diagnosis, service access, and rights of autistic individuals in Argentina: Caregivers reports of changes and similarities across time.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- Mothers' Knowledge of Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Indian Perspective.Journal of neurosciences in rural practice · 2021Article
- Family Physicians' Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results from a Survey Study.Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences · 2019Article
- Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Autism in Israeli Society.Autism & developmental language impairmentsArticle
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Abstract
objectiveExamine the awareness of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in our community which would help in early recognition and improved support of affected families.
methodsA focused 20-item questionnaire was designed to survey the public awareness and knowledge of ASD. Personal interviews were conducted during an ASD awareness day, which was organized in a major shopping mall on February 20, 2015 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
resultsA total of 259 individuals participated in the study with 47% being <30 years of age and 57% being females. Most participants (60%) were married, educated (68% university level), and employed (54%). When asked if they knew what autism is, 88% responded positively. However, when asked to rate their degree of knowledge, 41% felt that it is weak. Females and those older than 30 years of age were more likely to feel knowledgeable (p=0.04 for females and p=0.013 for those >30 years of age). Females were more likely to think that autistic children can be employed in the future (p=0.008), whereas males were more likely to think that autism is similar to mental retardation (p=0.005).
conclusionThe public awareness of ASD needs improvement. Areas for targeted education were identified to help improve the quality of life of autistic children and their families.
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