An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups
Ibrahim M Gosadi,1 Raum A Ayoub,2 Hakemah T Albrahim,2 Manar S Alhakami,2 Eilaf H Ageely,2 Rawiyah S Alwadani,2 Halah M Shayani,2 Salma A Shteafi2 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia; 2Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan,...
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| description | Ibrahim M Gosadi,1 Raum A Ayoub,2 Hakemah T Albrahim,2 Manar S Alhakami,2 Eilaf H Ageely,2 Rawiyah S Alwadani,2 Halah M Shayani,2 Salma A Shteafi2 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia; 2Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Ibrahim M Gosadi, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, P.O. Box: 2349, Jazan, 82621, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 562137711, Email gossady@hotmil.comPurpose: This study aims to measure the knowledge and practices of adults in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia concerning routine medical checkups.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design that targeted adults in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected via self-administered questionnaires, with participants being approached in online settings. The questionnaires measured participant demographics, knowledge, and practice of routine medical checkups as well as their response to the Know Your Numbers campaign services initiative from the Saudi Ministry of Health. A chi-square test was used to detect statistically significant differences between the levels of knowledge and practice according to the measured demographic characteristics.Results: A total of 516 persons participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 25 years; 54.7% were female. The median level of knowledge was 3 (out of 9), varying between 0 and 9. The recruited sample exhibited average knowledge of parameters used to classify levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, and blood lipids, but low knowledge regarding the recommended age to begin screening for several chronic diseases. Factors associated with levels of knowledge were gender, age, education level, and employment (p value < 0.05). However, a history of chronic disease was the only factor associated with the practice of routine medical checkups (p value 0.023). Finally, less than 5% of this sample reported their participation in the Know Your Numbers campaign.Conclusion: Attending routine medical checkups is uncommon and only motivated by the existence of a diagnosed medical condition. Furthermore, this study found low utilization of the Know Your Numbers campaign services. This suggests a need for greater emphasis on increasing awareness of routine medical checkups among adults in the Jazan region.Keywords: medical knowledge, practice, routine, checkup, chronic diseases, screening, Jazan, Saudi Arabia |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a772702d832345c3a1df12680fda67182022-12-22T04:00:19ZengDove Medical PressPatient Preference and Adherence1177-889X2022-08-01Volume 161955196977111An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical CheckupsGosadi IMAyoub RAAlbrahim HTAlhakami MSAgeely EHAlwadani RSShayani HMShteafi SAIbrahim M Gosadi,1 Raum A Ayoub,2 Hakemah T Albrahim,2 Manar S Alhakami,2 Eilaf H Ageely,2 Rawiyah S Alwadani,2 Halah M Shayani,2 Salma A Shteafi2 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia; 2Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Ibrahim M Gosadi, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, P.O. Box: 2349, Jazan, 82621, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 562137711, Email gossady@hotmil.comPurpose: This study aims to measure the knowledge and practices of adults in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia concerning routine medical checkups.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design that targeted adults in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected via self-administered questionnaires, with participants being approached in online settings. The questionnaires measured participant demographics, knowledge, and practice of routine medical checkups as well as their response to the Know Your Numbers campaign services initiative from the Saudi Ministry of Health. A chi-square test was used to detect statistically significant differences between the levels of knowledge and practice according to the measured demographic characteristics.Results: A total of 516 persons participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 25 years; 54.7% were female. The median level of knowledge was 3 (out of 9), varying between 0 and 9. The recruited sample exhibited average knowledge of parameters used to classify levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, and blood lipids, but low knowledge regarding the recommended age to begin screening for several chronic diseases. Factors associated with levels of knowledge were gender, age, education level, and employment (p value < 0.05). However, a history of chronic disease was the only factor associated with the practice of routine medical checkups (p value 0.023). Finally, less than 5% of this sample reported their participation in the Know Your Numbers campaign.Conclusion: Attending routine medical checkups is uncommon and only motivated by the existence of a diagnosed medical condition. Furthermore, this study found low utilization of the Know Your Numbers campaign services. This suggests a need for greater emphasis on increasing awareness of routine medical checkups among adults in the Jazan region.Keywords: medical knowledge, practice, routine, checkup, chronic diseases, screening, Jazan, Saudi Arabiahttps://www.dovepress.com/an-assessment-of-the-knowledge-and-practices-of-adults-in-jazan-saudi--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PPAmedical knowledgepracticeroutinecheckupchronic diseasesscreeningjazansaudi arabia |
| spellingShingle | Gosadi IM Ayoub RA Albrahim HT Alhakami MS Ageely EH Alwadani RS Shayani HM Shteafi SA An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups Patient Preference and Adherence medical knowledge practice routine checkup chronic diseases screening jazan saudi arabia |
| title | An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups |
| title_full | An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups |
| title_fullStr | An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups |
| title_short | An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Concerning Routine Medical Checkups |
| title_sort | assessment of the knowledge and practices of adults in jazan saudi arabia concerning routine medical checkups |
| topic | medical knowledge practice routine checkup chronic diseases screening jazan saudi arabia |
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