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ArticleNursing research and practice2026

Awareness and Knowledge of Hypothyroidism Among Female Health Science Students at Aljouf University: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Shatha Basheer Aldababseh, Rabab Gad Abd El-Kader, Amal Ahmed Elbilgahy, Gehan Elnabawy Ahmed Moawad, Reham Elsaeed Hashad, Zeinab A Ali, Ahmad M Abdel-Mageed, Shereen Ahmed Elwasefy

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Shatha Basheer AldababsehDepartment of Nursing, Zarqa New Governmental Hospital, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0985-9262
Rabab Gad Abd El-KaderDepartment of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, mans.edu.eg.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9454-9023
Amal Ahmed ElbilgahyMaternal & Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, nbu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0465-6061
Gehan Elnabawy Ahmed MoawadPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, mans.edu.eg.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6210-8031
Reham Elsaeed HashadPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, mans.edu.eg.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7772-693X
Zeinab A AliDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Medical Applied Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia, ju.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1574-8412
Ahmad M Abdel-MageedDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, nbu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9089-7090
Shereen Ahmed ElwasefyPediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, mans.edu.eg.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2354-8824

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Abstract

Background: Hypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine disorder with potentially serious health implications if not diagnosed and managed early. Awareness and understanding of the condition are critical, particularly among future healthcare providers. Aim: The study was carried out to evaluate the extent of knowledge and awareness regarding hypothyroidism among female health science students at Aljouf University, Saudi Arabia. Subject and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated, self-administered electronic questionnaire. The sample comprised 384 female students from various academic levels and specializations. Results: Nearly half of the participants (46.3%) demonstrated poor knowledge, while only 19% achieved a high knowledge level. Statistically significant associations were found between knowledge levels and age, academic level, field of study, and personal or family history of thyroid disorders ( Conclusion: The study highlights a substantial deficiency in hypothyroidism-related knowledge among female university students. Recommendations: These results underscore the urgent need for targeted health education initiatives to improve thyroid health literacy among students, especially those not enrolled in nursing or health-specialized programs.

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