Exploration of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Residents of Saudi Arabia Toward Hepatitis Viruses

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ID13776295
AuthorsBashair Alotaibi (Taif University), Bashair S Alotaibi (Taif University), Maryam A Althobaiti (Taif University), Amal Y Hazazi (Taif University), Sarah Y Hazazi (Taif University), Rawan A Nassir (Taif University), Mahmoud Sadi Alhaddad (0000-0002-0989-1386, Palestine Polytechnic University), Sayed F Abdelwahab (0000-0002-9636-7485, Taif University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume58
Pages469580211059965-469580211059965
Publication date2021-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueINQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00469580211059965
PMID34865566
OpenAlexW4200374028
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited25

Background and aim: Data available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) about public knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward viral hepatitis infection are scarce. Such information is essential for designing effective intervention strategies for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice among residents of KSA toward hepatitis viruses. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 549 participants in Saudi Arabia. An electronic questionnaire (in Arabic) was used to measure the KAP of the participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 at significance level of .05. Results: Most of the 549 participants were Saudi citizens (96%; n = 527) and 26.6% (n = 146) of them were males and mostly from the western Saudi Arabia (72.9%; n = 400). Most participants did not hear about hepatitis viruses and showed low level of knowledge on viral hepatitis (42%). On the other hand, a positive attitude was apparent from participants' responses, and their practices were toward protecting their bodies from the infection. Conclusion: The level of knowledge about viral hepatitis was low (42%) among KSA residents, and the practice and attitude of the participants were toward avoiding the infection. Awareness campaigns are required to increase the public knowledge about viral hepatitis

Arabic · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Family medicine · Hepatitis · Hepatitis A · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Intervention (counseling · Pathology · Positive attitude · Traditional medicine · Viral hepatitis · Hepatitis B Virus Studies · Hepatitis C virus research · Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Virology

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