Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestations and Risk Factors Among Alahsa Population, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 in “ International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ”

Ibrahim Yaeesh, Bayan Alnefaie, Hawra Alabdulmuhsin, Jawaher Khunaysir, Shaima Alabdullah, Fatimah Alwohimed, Aisha Alahmed, Mounther Naim

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TLDR Most people in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, have low awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors.

A study conducted in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, involving 390 participants, revealed that awareness of thyroid disease manifestations and risk factors is generally low, with only 21.8% of participants demonstrating good knowledge. Commonly recognized symptoms included increased body weight, neck pain, and hair loss, while risk factors identified were being female, radiation exposure, and iodine intake. The findings underscore the need to improve public knowledge and awareness of thyroid disorders in the region.

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