Alabdulmohsen Dalal M, AlDeaiji Layan A, Abdul Hai Umar A, Ghazwani Mohammed Y, Alsulaim Khalid M, Alanazi Ryanh H, Alahmari Sarah S, Omar Njood O, Elfeky Ameera A, Almarzouq Adnan M
Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Unaizah, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 12;16(7):e64392. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64392. eCollection 2024 Jul.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with hormonal systems, potentially causing metabolic, reproductive, and neurological issues, as well as hormone-related cancers. Found in everyday products, EDCs accumulate in body tissues over time, with adverse effects depending on the dose and duration of exposure. This study aims to explore behaviors related to EDC exposure among Saudi citizens to assess the need for further risk reduction interventions.
This cross-sectional study employed a validated, self-administered online questionnaire to assess daily life behaviors associated with EDC exposure. A total of 563 participants were recruited using convenient sampling through online platforms.
The study revealed that a significant majority of participants were aged 18-25 years (48.67%, n=274). On average, participants scored 32.78 out of a maximum of 60 for potential EDC exposure, with scores ranging from 13 to 54 points. The majority (85.26%, n=480) fell into the moderate potential exposure category, while a small minority (4.26%, n=24) exhibited high potential risk based on their reported daily habits, predominantly among male participants (95.83%, n=23). A significant majority (72.65%, n=409) indicated a likelihood of adopting lifestyle changes to reduce exposure to harmful substances.
This study reveals diverse behavioral patterns linked to endocrine disruptor exposure among the general population in Saudi Arabia. Interestingly, the participants showed a positive attitude and willingness to change their risky behaviors. These findings underscore the necessity for educational programs and public health campaigns aimed at addressing gaps in knowledge. Encouraging the public to adopt behaviors that reduce exposure is essential to minimizing the potential long-term effects of EDCs.
内分泌干扰化学物质（EDCs）会干扰激素系统，可能导致代谢、生殖和神经问题以及与激素相关的癌症。EDCs存在于日常产品中，会随着时间在人体组织中积累，其不良影响取决于接触剂量和持续时间。本研究旨在探究沙特公民中与EDC接触相关的行为，以评估进一步降低风险干预措施的必要性。
这项横断面研究采用了经过验证的自填式在线问卷，以评估与EDC接触相关的日常生活行为。通过在线平台采用便利抽样法共招募了563名参与者。
研究显示，绝大多数参与者年龄在18至25岁之间（48.67%，n = 274）。参与者潜在EDC接触的平均得分为32.78分（满分60分），得分范围为13至54分。大多数人（85.26%，n = 480）属于中度潜在接触类别，而一小部分人（4.26%，n = 24）根据其报告的日常习惯表现出高潜在风险，主要是男性参与者（95.83%，n = 23）。绝大多数人（72.65%，n = 409）表示有可能通过改变生活方式来减少接触有害物质。
本研究揭示了沙特阿拉伯普通人群中与内分泌干扰物接触相关的多种行为模式。有趣的是，参与者表现出积极的态度和改变其危险行为的意愿。这些发现强调了开展教育项目和公共卫生运动以弥补知识差距的必要性。鼓励公众采取减少接触的行为对于将EDCs的潜在长期影响降至最低至关重要。
