Evaluation of the general population's knowledge concerning liver health: a cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorAlibrahim, Hidar
dc.contributor.authorBohsas, Haidara
dc.contributor.authorSwed, Sarya
dc.contributor.authorAlbakri, Khaled
dc.contributor.authorAbdeQadir, Yossef H.
dc.contributor.authorRamadan, Sara
dc.contributor.authorKazan, Lazaward
dc.contributor.authorSaleh, Heba Haj
dc.contributor.authorTashrifwala, Fatema Ali Asgar
dc.contributor.authorAl Ibrahim, Mohamad
dc.contributor.authorTayfour, Sabine
dc.contributor.authorAlsel, Touka Abo
dc.contributor.authorAlnehlawi, Abdullah
dc.contributor.authorKhan, Ubaid
dc.contributor.authorBoktor, Ashraf N. B.
dc.contributor.authorElbialy, Ibrahim
dc.contributor.authorManad, Hekmieh
dc.contributor.authorAbazid, Reem Rizk
dc.contributor.authorHafez, Wael
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-30T11:49:24Z
dc.date.available2024-03-30T11:49:24Z
dc.date.issued2024en_US
dc.departmentFakülteler, Tıp Fakültesien_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Liver disease is among the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. Given their substantial impact on public health, raising awareness about liver diseases is paramount for their prevention and effective management. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and behaviors of Syrians regarding liver health, chronic liver disorders, and their associated serious and irreversible complications. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study encompassing the adult Syrian population between August 25 and September 29, 2023, excluding non-Syrians and individuals below the age of 18 years. A validated questionnaire, adapted from a previous study, was employed, consisting of 31 questions that covered topics related to knowledge and awareness of liver health and diseases (3-point Likert scale), attitudes towards liver screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and awareness of treatment options and vaccination. Statistical analysis including logistic regression was conducted using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS, version 28; IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Armonk, NY), with statistical significance set established at pp-values below 0.05. Results: This study included 941 participants, with an average age of 26.5 years. While two-thirds of respondents demonstrated awareness of hepatitis B and C as viral diseases (663 (70.4%) and 612 (65.4%), respectively), approximately 66 (7%) were unaware of the potential for hepatitis to induce chronic liver inflammation or lead to liver failure. Over half of the participants were knowledgeable about the non-genetic nature of hepatitis B and C, and 579 (61.7%) were informed about the transmission risks associated with these infections. The most common reason cited for not participating in health screening tests was the perception of being in good health (219, 77.4%), and prescription medication was the most frequently sought treatment for hepatitis (543, 83.9%). Bivariate analysis revealed correlations between participant knowledge and sex, socioeconomic status, educational level, and occupation (P < 0.05). Similarly, the study identified significant associations between participant attitudes and age, gender, economic status, job, and educational level (P < 0.05). Moreover, the multivariate analysis demonstrated that gender, occupation, and educational level significantly influenced both participants' knowledge and attitudes. Specifically, males exhibited lower knowledge and less favorable attitudes than females (P = 0.041 and P < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion: The Syrian population possessed moderate knowledge of liver health and liver disorders. To bridge this knowledge gap and enhance preventive measures, it is recommended that additional health programs and awareness initiatives be implemented, involving healthcare providers and leveraging their expertise.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAlibrahim, H., Bohsas, H., Swed, S., Albakri, K., AbdeQadir, Y. H., Ramadan, S., Kazan, L., Saleh, H. H., Tashrifwala, F. A. A., Al Ibrahim, M., Tayfour, S., Alsel, T. A., Alnehlawi, A., Khan, U., Boktor, A. N. B., Elbialy, I., Manad, H., Abazid, R. R., Hafez, W. (2024). Evaluation of the general population's knowledge concerning liver health: a cross-sectional study. Cureus, 16(2). 10.7759/cureus.54162en_US
dc.identifier.issn2168-8184
dc.identifier.issue2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12939/4654
dc.identifier.volume16en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001198186200034
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.institutionauthorKazan, Lazaward
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofCureus
dc.relation.isversionof0.7759/cureus.54162en_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - İdari Personel ve Öğrencien_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectEvaluationen_US
dc.subjectKnowledgeen_US
dc.subjectLiver healthen_US
dc.subjectObservational cross-sectional studyen_US
dc.subjectSyriaen_US
dc.titleEvaluation of the general population's knowledge concerning liver health: a cross-sectional study
dc.typeArticle

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