Esmaeel Safya E, Mohamed Hassan T, Alshammari Reef A, Alanazi Israa S, Alrawaili Naseem D, Alanazi Fai S
Physiology, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Pediatrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, Arar, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Feb 13;16(2):e54102. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54102. eCollection 2024 Feb.
Background Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDD) are of various types and severities, and they are associated with a delay in diagnosis. Early diagnosis of PIDD helps to improve the quality of life of affected children and prevent permanent consequences such as organ damage. Hence, awareness of PIDD is a must in the community to aid in early detection. Objectives The study aims to investigate the general population's awareness of PIDD in children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional design was utilized to determine the awareness of PIDD in children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia. The participants were selected through an online self-administered questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results A total of 528 participants were involved in the current study. The majority of the sample population falls within the 20-30 age range. 9.1% of respondents know a child with primary immunodeficiency. Additionally, participants were aware of certain symptoms, such as delayed growth and chronic diarrhea, with rates of 47.0% and 34.1%, respectively. On the other hand, symptoms like otitis media and sinusitis have lower awareness rates of 25.8% and 33.3%, respectively. Conclusion This study can help in developing targeted awareness campaigns and educational programs to improve the understanding of primary immune deficiency disease among the general population in Saudi Arabia. This, in turn, can lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of the disease in children, ultimately improving their quality of life.
背景 原发性免疫缺陷病（PIDD）有多种类型和严重程度，且与诊断延迟相关。PIDD的早期诊断有助于提高患病儿童的生活质量，并预防诸如器官损伤等永久性后果。因此，社区必须了解PIDD以协助早期发现。目的 本研究旨在调查沙特阿拉伯北部阿拉尔地区普通人群对儿童PIDD的认知情况。方法 采用横断面设计来确定沙特阿拉伯北部阿拉尔地区儿童对PIDD的认知情况。参与者通过在线自填问卷进行选取。对收集到的数据进行描述性和推断性统计分析。结果 共有528名参与者参与了本研究。样本人群的大多数年龄在20至30岁之间。9.1%的受访者认识患有原发性免疫缺陷的儿童。此外，参与者知晓某些症状，如生长发育迟缓及慢性腹泻，知晓率分别为47.0%和34.1%。另一方面，中耳炎和鼻窦炎等症状的知晓率较低，分别为25.8%和33.3%。结论 本研究有助于开展有针对性的宣传活动和教育项目，以提高沙特阿拉伯普通人群对原发性免疫缺陷病的认识。这反过来可促使儿童疾病得到更早诊断和更好管理，最终改善他们的生活质量。
