Impact of COVID-19 on Public Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Participating in Clinical Trials in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background and objectives: In Kuwait, information regarding public knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation are scanty This study aimed to evaluate public knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation and determine factors which predict them.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 630 participants recruited from 27 randomly selected public cooperative societies and private supermarkets in Kuwait. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The prevalence rate of knowledge about organ donation was 68%, with a significantly higher rate among females than males (73% vs. 63%, respectively, p = 0.01). A composite score of knowledge was also higher among females than males (8.4 ± 5.8 vs. 6.8 ± 5.8, respectively, p = 0.001). In multivariate analysis, female gender (OR = 1.7; 95% CI =1.2, 2.4) and an educational level of bachelors degree or higher (OR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.7, 3.9) were significant predictors of the knowledge. Among the barriers, more females than males mentioned about the fear of the operative procedures (p<0.001) and complications after the surgery (p = 0.011). Overall, 73% accepted the idea of organ donation during life, and 67% actually opted for donating their organs during life. However, almost everybody wanted to donate organs to their relatives.Conclusion: The study identified factors predicting knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation. The results will help in planning how to improve the rate of donors in Kuwait.IMC J Med Sci 2016; 10(1): 01-09

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Clinical Trial Participation in Oman: A cross-sectional study

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] ◽

10.18295/squmj.2018.18.01.009 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 54 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Hussain Al-Lawati ◽

Khalid Al-Baimani ◽

Mahra Al-Zadjali ◽

Nasra Al-Obaidani ◽

Ziyana Al-Kiyumi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Human Subjects ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

University Hospital ◽

Trial Participation ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes

Objectives: Clinical trials are prospective studies on human subjects designed to answer various clinical questions. However, only a limited number of clinical trials have been conducted in Oman. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Omani patients and their relatives towards participating in clinical trials. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2015 and March 2016 among 174 patients and relatives attending the Haematology and Oncology Outpatient Clinics and Day Care Unit of the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to elicit participants’ knowledge of and attitudes towards participation in clinical trials. Results: A total of 100 patients and relatives agreed to take part in the study (response rate: 57.5%). The male-to-female ratio was 1:1.2. Only 31.3% of the studied population knew what clinical trials were and only 6.5% had themselves previously participated in a clinical trial. The majority agreed or strongly agreed that they would participate in clinical trials related to their own condition (59.2%). Overall, 89.7% expected to be informed about potential clinical trials by their treating physicians. Conclusion: Omanis had a low level of knowledge of clinical trials and a very low rate of previous participation in such trials, despite a moderate level of interest. Patients should therefore be educated and informed of ongoing clinical trials in order to improve participation rates for clinical trials conducted in Oman.

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Pediatric pain management: Knowledge and attitudes among nursing students in Saudi Arabia (A cross-sectional study)

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES ◽

10.21833/ijaas.2019.09.010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 64-70

Author(s):

Jazi Shaydied Alotaibi ◽

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Pain Management ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Pediatric Pain ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Management Knowledge

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Knowledge and attitudes among medical students toward the clinical usage of e-cigarettes: A cross-sectional study in a university hospital in Saudi Arabia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-42694/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sami Alzahrani ◽

Ahmed Mabruk Almutairi ◽

Ali Ahmed Alghamdi ◽

Abdullah Abdulwahab Aljuhani ◽

Abdulrahman Hamed ALbalawi

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Students ◽

Harm Reduction ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Therapeutic Use ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Item Scale

Abstract Background To assess knowledge and attitudes about e-smoking among undergraduate medical students, specifically focused on favorable view of therapeutic ecigarette use for smoking cessation or harm reduction. Methods This cross-sectional study included medical students at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. A six-item subscale was used to explore knowledge and attitudes about the therapeutic use of e-cigarettes, measuring participants’ likelihood of favoring such use. A four-item questionnaire measured confidence and importance of being educated about smoking and e-smoking, in addition to sources of knowledge about e-cigarettes. Results A total of 399 students participated. Smoking history included current smokers (19.8%) and ex-smokers (6.5%), while e-cigarettes were tried by 36.6% and are currently used by 11.5%. A minority (13.5%) believed that e-cigarettes are FDA-approved for smoking cessation, while approximately one-third believed e-smoking lowers cancer risks (31.1%) and could help with smoking cessation (31.1%). Further, 35.9% agreed or strongly agreed that e-cigarettes are better for patients than tobacco products, and 17.5% were likely to recommend e-smoking to their patients for smoking cessation. Reliability of the six-item scale showed Cronbach’s alpha = 0.676, which was enhanced to 0.746 after deletion of one item about addictiveness. Using the corrected five-item scale, 23.6% of the participants would favor therapeutic use of e-cigarettes. Conclusion We observed several misconceptions about addictiveness and inadequate awareness about e-cigarettes’ harmful effects, leading to non-scientific opinions about its therapeutic use for harm reduction or in smoking cessation. Academic programs around this topic should be updated in accordance with majority expert recommendations.

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