دورية أكاديمية
Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Relationship With Eye Rubbing Among the Population of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
| العنوان: | Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Relationship With Eye Rubbing Among the Population of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. |
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| المؤلفون: | AlSomali A; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Almithn D; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Alamer A; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Al-Omair A; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Almuhaysin F; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Almulhim N; Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU. |
| المصدر: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jan 03; Vol. 16 (1), pp. e51627. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 03 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: Cureus, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101596737 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2168-8184 (Print) Linking ISSN: 21688184 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cureus Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Original Publication: Palo Alto, CA : Cureus, Inc. |
| مستخلص: | Background: Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped front part of the eye, becomes thinner and gradually bulges outward into a cone shape. Keratoconus usually affects both eyes. The exact cause of keratoconus is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Aim: This study aims to assess the awareness level of keratoconus and its relation to eye rubbing among the population in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, involving all eligible participants via an online pre-designed questionnaire from March to June 2023. The data were collected through social media. Results: A total of 388 eligible participants completed the study questionnaire. Participants' ages ranged from 19 to 60 years, with a mean age of 26.2 ± 13.9 years. There were 265 (68.3%) female participants. Regarding public awareness about keratoconus among participants in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, our research revealed a total of 101 (26%) participants had an overall good awareness of keratoconus, while 287 (74%) had a poor awareness level. The most reported source of information included scientific lectures (21.6%). Precisely, 316 (81.4%) of the research subjects rub their eyes primarily because of allergies (7%), strain headaches (25%), and itching (66.5%). Conclusion: Most of the study participants have poor awareness about keratoconus and its relation to eye rubbing. Health education programs for the population should be conducted to enhance public awareness about keratoconus. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, AlSomali et al.) |
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| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: cone-shaped cornea; cornea abnormalities; eye rubbing; health education & awareness; keratoconus (kc) |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20240205 Latest Revision: 20240206 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240206 |
| مُعرف محوري في PubMed: | PMC10837646 |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.51627 |
| PMID: | 38313875 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
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