EXAMINING ADULTS' KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING REGULAR MEDICAL CHECKUPS IN JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA
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medical knowledge, practice, routine, checkup, chronic diseases, screening, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Purpose The purpose of this research is to assess adults' level of understanding and adherence to regular health screenings in the Jazan area of Saudi Arabia. The participants in this cross-sectional study were individuals residing in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region. The data was gathered using online surveys that participants filled out on their own. Participant demographics, medical knowledge and practice, and reaction to the Saudi Ministry of Health's Know Your Numbers marketing services programme were all assessed by questionnaires. To find statistically significant differences between the knowledge and practice levels according to the observed demographic factors, a chi-square test was utilised. Final Product This study included 516 participants in all. The participants' average age was 25 years, and women made up 54.7% of the total. Knowledge levels ranged from zero to nine, with three being the median. Participants' understanding of the factors used to categorise blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI, and blood lipid levels was average, but their familiarity with the suggested ages to start screening for various chronic diseases was low. The variables linked to knowledge levels were age, gender, education level, and employment status (p value < 0.05). On the other hand, the sole factor linked to regular medical examinations was a history of chronic disease (p value 0.023). Finally, the percentage of people who said they were involved with the Know Your Numbers initiative was below 5%. In summary The presence of a diagnosed medical ailment is the sole motivator for attending routine medical exams, which is otherwise uncommon. Know Your Numbers campaign services were also underutilised, according to this research. It is clear that there is a pressing need to raise awareness about the importance of regular medical checks among individuals in the Jazan region.
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