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ArticleMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2022

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

Muhammad Akmal Mohd Nor, Nur Suhaila Idris, Maryam Mohd Zulkifli, Ruzilawati Abu Bakar, Imran Ahmad

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Muhammad Akmal Mohd NorMD, MMed (Family Medicine), Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Nur Suhaila IdrisMD, MMed (Family Medicine), Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Maryam Mohd ZulkifliMBBS, MMed (Family Medicine), Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Ruzilawati Abu BakarPhD, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Imran AhmadMBBS, MMed (Family Medicine), Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia, Email: profimran@usm.my.
Day Family Medicine · USUniversiti Sains Malaysia · MY

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6 · The paper itself

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.

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attitudeintentionknowledgethalassaemiaunmarried youths

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