scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes among Tanta University Students Regarding to Genetic Disorders and Genetic Counseling

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-99
Author(s):  
Entesar El-Hosany ◽  
Samia Khaton
2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Al-Sulaiman ◽  
Altaf A. Kondkar ◽  
Mohammad Y. Saeedi ◽  
Amal Saadallah ◽  
Ali Al-Odaib ◽  
...  

Objective. To assess the attitude and knowledge of the Saudi mothers toward newborn screening (NBS) program.Methods. A total of 425 Saudi women (only mothers who have at least one pregnancy) participated in the study from different regions in Saudi Arabia and completed the structured questionnaire which sought their views on the NBS services.Results. A majority of the participating women (91.1%) supported the NBS program and felt it was very important and useful. However, knowledge of NBS was found to be very limited and only 34.6% knew that NBS was a test to detect genetic disorders. A lack of communication and counseling to NBS clients by health authorities offering screening is implied.Conclusion. In general, there is a positive attitude towards the NBS program among Saudi women. However, they have several concerns to improve the availability of medication and formulas, genetic counseling, medical interventions, communication, education materials, and awareness.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luz Martínez-Martínez ◽  
Ubaldo Cuesta Cambra

Resumen: El virus del papiloma humano se relaciona con varios tipos de cáncer como el de cuello de útero (CCU), orofarínge, pene o ano. Más de 4.000 mujeres mueren al año por CCU en EEUU y más de 2.000 en España a pesar de la vacunación y aunque estos cánceres son prevenibles mediante la prevención y detección precoz. Por lo tanto, el conocimiento y comprensión del VPH son vitales para su prevención y normalización. Este trabajo evalúa el conocimiento de los jóvenes sobre el VPH, su actitud hacia las revisiones o a hablar de él. Se realizó un diseño descriptivo transversal con jóvenes universitarios. Los participantes mostraron un bajo conocimiento sobre el VPH, sobre su transmisión, detección y medidas preventivas. Muchos no saben que afecta a hombres o su relación con el CCU. No creen que las revisiones sean importantes y sienten vergüenza de hablar del VPH o de que sepan que lo padecen. Los datos muestran la necesidad de complementar las campañas de vacunación con intervenciones informativas y de comunicación sexual entre jóvenes y padres, la necesidad de campañas para la concienciación sobre las revisiones y comprensión de la enfermedad que ayuden a su normalización.Palabras clave: Virus Papiloma Humano; salud pública; prevención de enfermedades; jóvenes; enfermedades de transmisión sexual.Abstract: Human Papillomavirus is related to various types of cancer such as cervical cancer, oropharyngeal, penis and anus. More than 4.000 women died per year because of cervical cancer in EEUU and over 2.000 in Spain despite vaccination and although these cancers are preventable through prevention and early detection. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of HPV are vital for its prevention and its normalization. This work evaluates young people’s knowledge about HPV, their attitude toward reviews, or discusses HPV. A transversal descriptive design was carried out with university students. Young people showed low knowledge about HPV, its transmission, detection and preventive steps. Many do not knowits affection to men or their relationship with cervical cancer. Young people do not think the check-ups are important and they feel embarrassed about talking about HPV or if others know they are affected by it. Data shows the need to complement vaccination campaigns with informative and sexual commu nication interventions among young people and parents, and the need of campaigns for the awareness of the check-ups and the understanding of the disease to help to its normalization.Keywords: Human Papillomavirus; Public health; Preventive healthcare; Health promotion; Young people; sexual transmitted diseases.


2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honey Nagakura ◽  
Gretchen Schneider ◽  
James Morris ◽  
Katherine A. Lafferty ◽  
Christina G. S. Palmer

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 362-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam L. Holtzman ◽  
Dara Babinski ◽  
Lisa J. Merlo

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