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ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2024

Magnitude and Determinants of Awareness Regarding Refractive Surgeries Among Saudi Adults.

Reem AlHuthail, Dalal AlEssa, Amani Abualnaja, Shuruq AlKhalaf, Nadeef AlQahtani, Yara AlDosari, Jood AlNojaidi, Dalal AlDosari, Shahad AlRuwaili

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Article in Sultan Qaboos University medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Reem AlHuthailDepartment of Ophthalmology.
Dalal AlEssaDepartment of Ophthalmology.
Amani AbualnajaCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shuruq AlKhalafCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nadeef AlQahtaniCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yara AlDosariCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jood AlNojaidiCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dalal AlDosariCollege of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad AlRuwailiDepartment of Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University · SAKing Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital · SA

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to present the magnitude and determinants of awareness about refractive surgery among the adult Saudi population and recommend knowledge improvement. Methods: This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2020 and May 2021 across various regions of Saudi Arabia on the adult Saudi population. A total of 11 close-ended questions regarding indication, contraindication, preparation and surgery procedures were asked. The awareness scores were grouped as 'good' (≥6) or 'poor' (≤5). Demographic and ocular parameters were associated with the outcomes. Results: Of the 6,746 participants, 6,580 (response rate = 97.5%) completed the survey. The participation of younger women and older men was greater than their proportions in the population, while older women participated less than their proportion. Good awareness about refractive surgery was noted in 1,165 (17.7%; 95% confidence interval: 16.2-18.0) participants. Women ( Conclusion: Awareness of refractive surgeries is low in the adult Saudi population. Targeted counseling is recommended to improve the knowledge and acceptance of refractive surgery.

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Refractive Surgical ProceduresAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFaceFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleSaudi ArabiaAwarenessLASIKRefractive ErrorsRefractive SurgeriesSaudi ArabiaSurvey

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PMID38434461
PMCPMC10906753
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