Perception and attitude of the general population toward Alzheimer's disease in eastern region, Saudi Arabia.

IF 1.1 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-09 DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1019_24
Hassan Alradi, Hassan Mohammed Alturaiki, Mohammed Ameen Alali, Nora Almuslim
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Abstract

Objectives: To measure the awareness of AD among the general population of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia from October to November 2023. The data was collected using an online questionnaire.

Results: A total of 614 eligible participants completed the study questionnaire. Among those surveyed, 99.3% had heard about Alzheimer's disease (AD), while 96.1% associated it with memory loss. Additionally, 91.5% recognized that individuals with AD face risks when driving, 91.5% believed they could not independently handle their financial matters, 85.7% thought they could not make health-related decisions on their own, and 85.5% believed they could still participate in sports.

Conclusion: The research results challenge our initial hypothesis by revealing significant AD awareness in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, largely attributed to internet-based health information. Despite this, there is a need to improve public attitudes toward Alzheimer's patients, highlighting the importance of enhanced education and better communication between healthcare professionals and the public.

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沙特阿拉伯东部地区普通人群对阿尔茨海默病的认知和态度
目的:了解沙特阿拉伯东部省份普通人群对阿尔茨海默病的认识。方法:于2023年10月至11月在沙特阿拉伯东部省进行横断面研究。数据是通过在线问卷收集的。结果:共有614名符合条件的参与者完成了研究问卷。在接受调查的人中,99.3%的人听说过阿尔茨海默病(AD),而96.1%的人将其与记忆丧失联系起来。此外,91.5%的人认为AD患者在驾驶时面临风险,91.5%的人认为他们不能独立处理自己的财务问题,85.7%的人认为他们不能自己做出与健康相关的决定,85.5%的人认为他们仍然可以参加体育运动。结论:研究结果挑战了我们最初的假设,揭示了沙特阿拉伯东部省份显著的AD意识,主要归因于基于互联网的健康信息。尽管如此,仍有必要改善公众对阿尔茨海默病患者的态度,强调加强教育和卫生保健专业人员与公众之间更好沟通的重要性。
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