التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Exploring the utilization and perceptions of pre-travel health consultations in primary care settings in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. |
| المؤلفون: |
AlAmer, Naheel A., AlQarni, Amani M. |
| المصدر: |
Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine & Vaccines; 6/15/2024, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
TRAVEL hygiene, SAUDI Arabians, COMMUNITY health services, OLDER people, CROSS-sectional method, PREVENTIVE medicine, RISK perception |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
SAUDI Arabia |
| مستخلص: |
Background: International travel exposes individuals to diverse health risks, necessitating proactive pre-travel health preparations. Saudi Arabia has witnessed increased outbound travel. This study addresses a critical gap in knowledge by investigating the utilization and perceptions of pre-travel health consultations among adults in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed patients at the Family and Community Medicine Center of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University during January 2024 to explore perceptions of pre-travel health consultations among the Saudi Arabian population. Adults aged 18 years or older in the waiting area were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Of the 772 participants, 624 (80.8%) engaged in international travel within the last year. However, 593 (76.8%) had never sought pre-travel health consultations. Age, gender, and education level significantly influenced the pursuit of pre-travel health advice, with older individuals, females, and those with higher educational attainment more likely to seek consultations. Participants perceived vaccination recommendations (597, 77.4%) and disease prevention information (678, 87.8%) as crucial parts of pre-travel health consultations. However, barriers to seeking advice included perceived low risk (445, 74.8%), lack of awareness (215, 36.3%), time constraints (128, 21.6%), and cost concerns (92, 15.5%). Conclusion: The low prevalence of pre-travel health consultations among travelers highlights the need for targeted educational campaigns and the integration of travel health services into primary healthcare. Addressing the identified barriers and leveraging preferred information sources are crucial steps towards enhancing the uptake of pre-travel health consultations, ultimately improving the health and safety of international travelers from the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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