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Awareness and Knowledge of Medical Interns in the Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract
Background Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity reaction caused by IgE-mediated mechanisms. This life-threatening condition affects multiple body systems. Global lifetime prevalence estimates for anaphylaxis range from 0.3% to 5.1%, with increasing incidence noted, particularly among young individuals. Symptoms range from mild skin manifestations like urticaria and pruritus to severe respiratory distress and hypotension. Objectives This study aimed to assess the knowledge level of medical interns in the Medina region, Saudi Arabia, regarding the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis. Method A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals in Saudi Arabia by delivering a questionnaire designed to assess the level of awareness and knowledge (including signs, symptoms, and management of anaphylaxis) among medical interns in the Medina region. The data collected were coded and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22.0 (released 2013, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results The study involved 291 interns from the universities in the Medina region. Most participants (275, 94.5%) correctly defined anaphylaxis and identified food allergies or insect stings as the main triggers (254, 87.3%). The participants demonstrated good knowledge of health education practices and anaphylaxis symptoms, such as the importance of carrying an adrenaline auto-injector (269, 92.4%) and recognizing syncope as a cardiovascular symptom (196, 67.4%). Regarding management, most correctly identified the initial step as removing the allergen (226, 77.7%) and epinephrine as the preferred medication (256, 88.0%). Significant gender differences were observed in the knowledge of management aspects (P = 0.001, P = 0.002, P = 0.049, P = 0.004, P = 0.001). Conclusion The study found that most participants had a good understanding of the definition of anaphylaxis and its most common triggers. The participants also demonstrated knowledge of symptoms and signs associated with anaphylaxis and the appropriate management of anaphylaxis. However, there were some differences in knowledge between females and males, suggesting that further education and awareness campaigns may be needed to ensure an accurate and consistent understanding of anaphylaxis among both genders. Overall, the study highlights the importance of education and awareness in effectively managing anaphylaxis and preventing its complications.
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