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Attitudes and Practices Regarding Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among the Public in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Nader Alaridah, Rayan M Joudeh, Raba'a F Jarrar, Assem AlRefaei, Nour Shewaikani, Hasan Nassr, Mohammad Jum'ah, Mallak Aljarawen, Haneen Al-Abdallat, Laith M Haj-Ahmad and 5 more

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Nader AlaridahDepartment of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Rayan M JoudehCollege of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, SAU.
Raba'a F JarrarDepartment of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Assem AlRefaeiSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Nour ShewaikaniSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Hasan NassrCollege of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, SAU.
Mohammad Jum'ahFaculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, As-Salt, JOR.
Mallak AljarawenSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Haneen Al-AbdallatSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Laith M Haj-AhmadSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Murad T AttalSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Laith Hamdan MansourSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Mohammad A Al-Foqaha'aSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Muhannad M MahmoudSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Anas H A Abu-HumaidanDepartment of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHelicobacter pylori is a major infection that can cause a variety of complications, including stomach cancer and peptic ulcers. There is a scarcity of research on the awareness of H. pylori in the general population in Jordan. Because public awareness and behavioral changes are powerful tools in curbing transmission rates, this study evaluated Jordanians' beliefs and behaviors about H. pylori infection.

methodsThe study was carried out in 2021 between May and July. Those who met the requirements for inclusion were asked to fill out a questionnaire through interviews. The questionnaire had three sections: sociodemographic data, participants' attitudes regarding H. pylori infection, and daily practices that could affect H. pylori transmission.

resultsResponses were collected from 767 participants, 50.7% were females, 65.8% were married, and 65.1% had a high educational level. Only 31.6% of the participants held a positive attitude. The female gender was significantly associated with better attitudes regarding H. pylori infection. One-third of the interviewed participants showed good practices. The female gender and being 50 years old and above were significantly associated with better practices.

conclusionThis study demonstrated that attitudes and practices regarding H. pylori infection in Jordan were unsatisfactory. Subsequently, public health efforts should be aimed at modifying those behaviors to decrease the disease burden.

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