Someili Ali M, Mohrag Mostafa, Rajab Bandar S, Daghreeri Abdulrahman A, Hakami Fawaz M, Jahlan Riyadh A, Otaif Abdulrahman A, Otaif Abdulelah A, Hakami Hussam T, Daghriri Bandar F, Mobarki Ameer M, Almjlad Rakan B, Mobarki Mousa
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Aug 14;16(8):e66837. doi: 10.7759/cureus.66837. eCollection 2024 Aug.
Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease globally, with its prevalence rising worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and determinants related to NAFLD among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated online questionnaire distributed to 540 participants in Jazan Province. Data analysis involved descriptive and comparative statistics to assess knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors related to NAFLD. Results The majority of participants (244, 45.2%) demonstrated poor knowledge about NAFLD, while 226 (41.9%) had fair knowledge. Notably, individuals aged 40-49, males, healthcare workers, those with obesity and diabetes mellitus, and those with a family history of NAFLD showed significantly higher levels of knowledge (p < 0.05). Regarding attitudes, most participants (64.4%) exhibited a positive attitude toward NAFLD, 28.3% had a satisfactory attitude, and only 7% demonstrated a poor attitude. Conclusion The findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and public awareness campaigns to enhance the general public's understanding of NAFLD. Providing accurate and up-to-date information about the disease, its consequences, and preventive measures is crucial for improving awareness and knowledge.
非酒精性脂肪性肝病（NAFLD）是全球最常见的肝脏疾病，其患病率在全球范围内呈上升趋势。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯吉赞地区成年人对NAFLD的认知、态度及相关决定因素。方法：采用经过验证的在线问卷对吉赞省540名参与者进行横断面研究。数据分析包括描述性和比较性统计，以评估与NAFLD相关的知识、态度和影响因素。结果：大多数参与者（244人，45.2%）对NAFLD的了解较差，而226人（41.9%）有一定了解。值得注意的是，年龄在40 - 49岁的个体、男性、医护人员、肥胖和糖尿病患者以及有NAFLD家族史的人，其知识水平显著更高（p < 0.05）。在态度方面，大多数参与者（64.4%）对NAFLD持积极态度，28.3%态度满意，只有7%态度较差。结论：研究结果凸显了开展有针对性的教育干预和公众宣传活动的必要性，以提高公众对NAFLD的认识。提供关于该疾病、其后果及预防措施的准确和最新信息对于提高认识和知识水平至关重要。
