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ArticleNeurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)2021

Awareness of Saudi community toward multiple sclerosis in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.

Nourah A Al-Hamdan, Eman A Al-Otaibi, Manal A Al-Mutairi, Malak G Al-Mutairi, Ola A Al-Otaibi, Marwah A Al-Mozeri, Weam K Al-Masaud, Manal A Al-Batanony

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Article in Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors.

Nourah A Al-HamdanFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Eman A Al-OtaibiFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Manal A Al-MutairiFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Malak G Al-MutairiFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Ola A Al-OtaibiFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Marwah A Al-MozeriFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Weam K Al-MasaudFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Manal A Al-BatanonyFrom the Department of Internal Medicine (Al-Hamdan), Department of Family and Community Medicine (Al-Otaibi E, Al-Batanony) Medical Intern (Al-Mutairi MA, Al-Mutairi MG, Al-Otaibi O, Al-Mozeri, Al-Masaud), Unayzah College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and from the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health (Al-Batanony), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the awareness of Saudis in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia on multiple sclerosis (MS).

methodsA 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.

resultsThe 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.

conclusionMost of the study participants had limited knowledge regarding MS. Planning health education programs for the public is essential.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMultiple SclerosisAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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