Characteristics Associated with Knowledge About Periodic Health Examinations Among Adults in Al-Jouf Region, KSA

Overview

Journal J Taibah Univ Med Sci

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2023 Feb 23

PMID 36818173

Authors

Ali M Alzahrani

Holly C Felix

Nashmi S Al-Etesh

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Abstract

Objectives: A lack of knowledge is one of the key barriers that hinders the use of Periodic Health Examinations (PHEs). This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of PHE among adults residing in Al-Jouf region, KSA, and determine characteristics associated with such knowledge.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey targeting adults (≥18 years) residing in Al-Jouf region, KSA, was conducted to gather information relating to their sociodemographic characteristics, needs for healthcare, and knowledge about and practices toward PHE. Comparative statistics and multivariate linear regression analysis were conducted to determine the key characteristics associated with knowledge about PHE.

Results: A total of 624 respondents completed the survey and participated in this study. Among the participants, the mean PHE knowledge score was 5.26 (SD = 0.05) with a range of 0-7. Regression analysis showed that the PHE knowledge score was significantly higher among females, respondents with a college degree, and those worked in the healthcare field when compared to their counterparts.

Conclusion: Analysis revealed a relatively high overall knowledge score for PHE among surveyed adults in KSA although knowledge score varied in males, those with lower educational levels and those who did not work in the healthcare field; these cohorts were significantly less knowledgeable about PHE than their peers even after controlling for other characteristics that may affect knowledge levels. Research to address knowledge of other health topics and health behaviors, including the utilization of health services, may provide guidance to those in KSA to improve the knowledge and use of PHE overall and within specific groups.

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