A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES REGARDING VITILIGO
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| author | Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail Ahmed Abdulaziz Alsaati Batool Abdullah Alahmari Turki Saeed Alkahtani Muath Ali Alqahtany Salam Mohammed alanazi Elaf Ali Alaql Abdulrahman Sami Alhumaydhan Rawan Mousa Altamimi Alaa Jaffar Mohammed Renad Fahad Ali ALHarbi Ohoud mahmoud jassoma |
| author_facet | Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail Ahmed Abdulaziz Alsaati Batool Abdullah Alahmari Turki Saeed Alkahtani Muath Ali Alqahtany Salam Mohammed alanazi Elaf Ali Alaql Abdulrahman Sami Alhumaydhan Rawan Mousa Altamimi Alaa Jaffar Mohammed Renad Fahad Ali ALHarbi Ohoud mahmoud jassoma |
| contents | <p>Background: Vitiligo is a long-term autoimmune condition affecting up to 2% of the global population,<br>characterized by skin depigmentation. Its visible nature often leads to social stigma, significantly impacting<br>the psychological well-being and quality of life of those affected. Limited public understanding of the disease<br>contributes to this stigma.<br>Methods: This study was conducted with 1000 participants to evaluate public knowledge and attitudes toward<br>vitiligo. The survey comprised four sections: sociodemographic data, exposure to vitiligo, knowledge assessment,<br>and attitudes toward the condition. Knowledge and attitudes were scored and categorized into levels. Statistical<br>analyses examined the influence of sociodemographic factors and exposure to vitiligo on these scores.<br>Results: The mean knowledge score was 8.72 ± 2.46, and 67.1% of participants exhibited moderate knowledge.<br>Attitudes were predominantly positive, with a mean score of 4.41 ± 3.12, and only 13.2% had negative<br>attitudes. Younger participants, women, and health-related professionals demonstrated higher scores for both<br>knowledge and attitudes. Prior exposure to vitiligo was significantly associated with improved scores. Sources<br>of information impacted attitudes, with physician-provided knowledge fostering more positive perceptions.<br>Conclusion: The findings highlight good public knowledge of vitiligo, though misconceptions persist, particularly<br>about its autoimmune and non-communicable nature. Positive attitudes were correlated with higher knowledge<br>levels, emphasizing the importance of public education initiatives led by healthcare professionals. Targeted<br>awareness campaigns and reliable online resources are recommended to address misconceptions and reduce<br>stigma.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES REGARDING VITILIGO Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail Ahmed Abdulaziz Alsaati Batool Abdullah Alahmari Turki Saeed Alkahtani Muath Ali Alqahtany Salam Mohammed alanazi Elaf Ali Alaql Abdulrahman Sami Alhumaydhan Rawan Mousa Altamimi Alaa Jaffar Mohammed Renad Fahad Ali ALHarbi Ohoud mahmoud jassoma <p>Background: Vitiligo is a long-term autoimmune condition affecting up to 2% of the global population,<br>characterized by skin depigmentation. Its visible nature often leads to social stigma, significantly impacting<br>the psychological well-being and quality of life of those affected. Limited public understanding of the disease<br>contributes to this stigma.<br>Methods: This study was conducted with 1000 participants to evaluate public knowledge and attitudes toward<br>vitiligo. The survey comprised four sections: sociodemographic data, exposure to vitiligo, knowledge assessment,<br>and attitudes toward the condition. Knowledge and attitudes were scored and categorized into levels. Statistical<br>analyses examined the influence of sociodemographic factors and exposure to vitiligo on these scores.<br>Results: The mean knowledge score was 8.72 ± 2.46, and 67.1% of participants exhibited moderate knowledge.<br>Attitudes were predominantly positive, with a mean score of 4.41 ± 3.12, and only 13.2% had negative<br>attitudes. Younger participants, women, and health-related professionals demonstrated higher scores for both<br>knowledge and attitudes. Prior exposure to vitiligo was significantly associated with improved scores. Sources<br>of information impacted attitudes, with physician-provided knowledge fostering more positive perceptions.<br>Conclusion: The findings highlight good public knowledge of vitiligo, though misconceptions persist, particularly<br>about its autoimmune and non-communicable nature. Positive attitudes were correlated with higher knowledge<br>levels, emphasizing the importance of public education initiatives led by healthcare professionals. Targeted<br>awareness campaigns and reliable online resources are recommended to address misconceptions and reduce<br>stigma.</p> |
| title | A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES REGARDING VITILIGO |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15720820 |