Althobaiti Wed S, Alnefaie Abeer D, Althaali Kaifah M, Alsufyani Ola M, Shebany Yassmin M, Atalla Ayman A, Alotaibi Ibtihal M, Santali Eman Y, Abdelwahab Sayed F
College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Pathogens. 2025 Jul 18;14(7):711. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14070711.
: Pneumococcal infections, primarily caused by , pose significant global public health challenges, particularly in vulnerable populations. In Saudi Arabia, the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination has been a crucial step towards its prevention. However, gaps in public knowledge and attitudes toward the vaccine may hinder its effectiveness. Recent studies indicate a lack of awareness about the benefits of pneumococcal vaccination, suggesting a need for further investigation. This study determined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi residents regarding pneumococcal infection and vaccination. : This observational cross-sectional study was conducted across Saudi Arabia from November 2024 to March 2025. Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire designed to evaluate KAP towards pneumococcal infection and vaccination. The sample size was calculated to be 385 participants. The questionnaire underwent expert validation and a pilot study to ensure clarity and reliability. The questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms to collect the data. Data management was conducted using Microsoft Excel, and statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26. : This study included 1230 participants of whom 630 (51.2%) were females and 1075 (87.4%) were Saudi citizens. Almost half of the participants (50.2%) were aged 18-30 years, and 498 (40.5%) were married. The average knowledge score was 58.6%, indicating a moderate level of understanding among the participants regarding pneumococcal infection. Also, the average attitudes score was 70.6%, reflecting a generally positive outlook towards the importance of pneumococcal vaccination and its potential to limit infection spread. In addition, the average practices score was 68%, indicating a fairly good level of behaviors regarding vaccination practices. Statistical analyses showed that demographic factors and clinical characteristics significantly shape individuals' KAP towards pneumococcal infection and vaccination. This study highlights the critical need to improve KAP regarding pneumococcal infections and vaccinations among Saudi residents and could help in developing more targeted and effective public health interventions to protect Saudi residents from pneumococcal infections.
肺炎球菌感染主要由[此处原文缺失具体病原体]引起,对全球公共卫生构成重大挑战,在弱势群体中尤为如此。在沙特阿拉伯,引入肺炎球菌疫苗接种是预防该疾病的关键一步。然而,公众对疫苗的知识和态度方面的差距可能会阻碍其有效性。最近的研究表明,人们对肺炎球菌疫苗接种的益处缺乏认识,这表明有必要进行进一步调查。本研究确定了沙特居民对肺炎球菌感染和疫苗接种的知识、态度和行为(KAP)。
本观察性横断面研究于2024年11月至2025年3月在沙特阿拉伯全国范围内进行。通过一份自行填写的在线问卷收集数据,该问卷旨在评估对肺炎球菌感染和疫苗接种的KAP。计算得出样本量为385名参与者。问卷经过专家验证和预试验以确保清晰度和可靠性。问卷通过社交媒体平台分发以收集数据。使用Microsoft Excel进行数据管理,并使用社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)26版进行统计分析。
本研究包括1230名参与者,其中630名(51.2%)为女性,1075名(87.4%)为沙特公民。近一半的参与者(50.2%)年龄在18至30岁之间,498名(40.5%)已婚。平均知识得分是58.6%,表明参与者对肺炎球菌感染的理解处于中等水平。此外,平均态度得分是70.6%,反映出对肺炎球菌疫苗接种的重要性及其限制感染传播潜力的总体积极看法。此外,平均行为得分是68%,表明在疫苗接种行为方面有相当不错的水平。统计分析表明,人口统计学因素和临床特征显著影响个体对肺炎球菌感染和疫苗接种的KAP。本研究强调了提高沙特居民对肺炎球菌感染和疫苗接种的KAP的迫切需求,并有助于制定更具针对性和有效的公共卫生干预措施,以保护沙特居民免受肺炎球菌感染。
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