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Awareness of the General Population about the Causes, Management and Prevention of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Arar City, Northern Saudi Arabia

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Gastro-dudenal ulcere is a global problem with a lifetime risk of development ranging from 5% to 10%. Objective: This study aims to determine the public awareness in Arar, Saudi Arabia, regarding the causes, management and prevention of gastro duodenal ulcer. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Arar city, Saudi Arabia in the period of 1 September to 30 October 2021 among the general population of Arar, Saudi Arabia. Conclusion: Almost half of the participants had knowledge about gastric or duodenal ulcers and most of them know the risk factors and possible complications. There is non-significant relationship between gastro-duodenal ulcers awareness and age, gender and educational level while a significant relationship was found between level of awareness and social status, functional status and the average monthly income of the participants.

Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International

DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34763

Authors: Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna, Basil Falah Ayed Alanazi, Talal Atallah Rahil ALRuwaili, Essa Abdulrhman Mater AL Harbi, Thamer Mohammed Matrud Alanazi

Institution: Northern Border University

Language: English

Topic: Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4211243005

FWCI: 0.352

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